Acting
Bill Monroe
EN cinema · 8 credits
Born
13 September 1911
Died
9 September 1996 (aged 84)
Birthplace
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Also known as William Smith Monroe
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
Filmography
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
EN · 20259.0
as Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
EN · 2019Not rated
as Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
EN · 200710.0
as Self (archive footage)