Bill Monroe
Acting
September 13, 1911
Died September 9, 1996 (84 years old)
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
10
Acting Credits
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.
Known For
The Johnny Cash Show
Self
50 Years of Country Music
Self
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Self (archive footage)
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Self
Filmography
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
as Self (archive footage)
9
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)
10
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
as Self
9.5
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992
as Self
7
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982
as Self
50 Years of Country Music
1978
as Self
5
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972
as Self
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
as Self
6.5