Bill Monroe
Actor
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
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self 1993
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage) 2007
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self 2017
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self 1972
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage) 2019