Bill Monroe
Known for Acting
Born September 13, 1911
Died September 9, 1996
Place of Birth 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
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
as Self (archive footage)
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972
as Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
as Self
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
as Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1991
as Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
as Self (archive footage)