Biography
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. He won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly both in a dance band and solo, as well as for over 15 years with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 11
self 4
Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions (2017)
Movie
Chuck Wonderman (as A.J. Watson)
Forbidden Cuba (2016)
Movie
Himself
Doc Watson and David Grisman - In Concert (2014)
Movie
Morrie
The Cooler (2003)
Movie
5.9
Actor
Doc and Merle Watson in Concert (2003)
Movie
Self
The Three Pickers (2003)
Movie
Actor
Doc Watson - Rare Performances 1982-1993 (2003)
Movie
Actor
Doc's Guitar Jam (2002)
Movie
Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972)
Movie
Composer
Hard Rider (1972)
Movie
Legends of Flatpicking Guitar
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.53
Based on 35.8 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1972
2003
2003
2017
2017
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-03-03
Deathday2012-05-29 (89 years old)
Birth PlaceDeep Gap, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsNational Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, North Carolina Award for Fine Arts
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