Bill Monroe
Acting
Born
Sep 13, 1911
From
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died
Sep 09, 1996
William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.
Known For
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
10.0
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Self
7.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions
Self
10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Self (archive footage)
Filmography — Acting
2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
10.0
1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Self
1972
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Self
7.0
1991
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self
2025
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Self (archive footage)
2017
The Porchlight Sessions
Self
10.0
2007
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Self (archive footage)