However, his life and music have been the subject of many films and television programs. Some notable examples include:
* "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978): A biographical musical film starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Imagine").
* "La Bamba" (1987): A biographical musical film about Ritchie Valens, featuring Buddy Holly as a secondary character.
* "The Buddy Holly Story" (1997): A television film starring Peter O'Toole as J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, with a supporting role for Buddy Holly.
* "The Day the Music Died: The Story of the Plane Crash That Killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson" (2008): A documentary film exploring the plane crash and its impact on music.
There are also many other documentaries and television specials that have featured Buddy Holly's music and legacy. His music has also been used in numerous films and TV shows, often as a nostalgic reminder of the 1950s.