Lightnin' Hopkins
Known for Acting
Born March 15, 1912
Died January 30, 1982
Place of Birth Centerville, Texas
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Filmography
Be Here to Love Me
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Sun's Gonna Shine
1969
as Himself
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
as Himself
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003
as Himself
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Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001
as Himself
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970
as Himself (voice)
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985
as Self
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969
as Himself
Lightnin' Les
1968
as Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000
as Self
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
1963
as self
Texas Blues Guitar
1996
as Self