Bill Monroe
Acting
1911-09-13 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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)
movieNewport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage) · 2025 · 0.0
movieBig Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage) · 2019 · 0.0
movieThe Porchlight Sessions
as Self · 2017 · 0.0
movieOpry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage) · 2007 · 10.0
movieBill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self · 1993 · 9.5
movieHigh Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self · 1992 · 7.0
tvYesteryear in Nashville
as Self · 1982 · 0.0
movieScruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self · 1972 · 0.0
tvThe Johnny Cash Show
as Self · 1969 · 6.5