Bill Monroe
Born: 1911-09-13 in Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died: 1996-09-09
Known For: Acting
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
2025
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self (archive footage)
2017
- The Porchlight Sessions as Self
2007
- Opry Video Classics: Pioneers as Self (archive footage)
1993
1991
1982
- Yesteryear in Nashville as Self
1972
- Scruggs: A Festival of Music as Self
1969
- The Johnny Cash Show as Self