Bill Monroe
Acting • Born 1911-09-13 – Died 1996-09-09
Acting0Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
9 credits
The Porchlight Sessions
Movie • 2017
Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie • 1991
Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Movie • 1993
Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Movie • 1972
Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Movie • 2025
Self (archive footage)
The Johnny Cash Show
TV • 1969
Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
TV • 1982
Self