Lightnin' Hopkins

Known for: Acting
Born: March 15, 1912
Died: January 30, 1982
Birthplace: 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

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This Ain't No Mouse Music! 2014
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 2007
as Himself
Be Here to Love Me 2004
as Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 2003
as Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979 2001
as Himself
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins 2000
as Self
Texas Blues Guitar 1996
as Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985) 1985
as Self
Blues like Showers of Rain 1970
as Himself (voice)
The Sun's Gonna Shine 1969
as Himself
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down 1969
as Himself
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins 1968
as Self
Lightnin' Les 1968
as Himself
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland 1963
as self

Credits from TMDB.