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
all 9
self 9
Movies 7
TV Shows 2
Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019)
Movie
Self
The Porchlight Sessions (2017)
Movie
Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers (2007)
Movie
Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993)
Movie
Self
I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive (1992)
Movie
Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)
Movie
Self
Yesteryear in Nashville (1982)
TV
Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972)
Movie
Self
The Johnny Cash Show (1969)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.79
Based on 518 movie and tv ratings over time
1969
1991
1993
2019
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1911-09-13
Deathday1996-09-09 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceRosine, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsWilliam Smith Monroe
AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Peabody Awards, National Medal of Arts
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