Bill Monroe
Actor
- Born
- September 13, 1911 · Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- Died
- September 9, 1996 (age 84)
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.
Known for
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
April 1, 1992
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
May 31, 1993
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
November 21, 2007
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
September 5, 2025
50 Years of Country Music
January 22, 1978
The Porchlight Sessions
September 28, 2017
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
August 30, 2019
Acting8
- 2025Newport and the Great Folk Dream as Self (archive footage)
- 2019Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self (archive footage)
- 2017The Porchlight Sessions as Self
- 2007Opry Video Classics: Pioneers as Self (archive footage)
- 1993Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music as Self
- 1992High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self
- 197850 Years of Country Music as Self
- 1972Scruggs: A Festival of Music as Self