Bill Monroe
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1911
- Died
- September 9, 1996
- Birthplace
- 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
Newport and the Great Folk Dream 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions 2017
as Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music 1993
as Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music 1992
as Self
50 Years of Country Music 1978
as Self
- Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Scruggs: A Festival of Music 1972
as Self
Credits from TMDB.