Biography
Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In The Pines", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
Filmography
all 8
Movies 6
self 4
TV Shows 2
Self
Legend of Lead Belly (2013)
Movie
Composer
Garden Island: A Paranormal Documentary (2012)
Movie
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan (2008)
Movie
Archival footage
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home (2006)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Blues (2003)
TV
ArchiveFootage
Blues Masters (1999)
Movie
Self
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues (1993)
Movie
Self
Rainbow Quest (1965)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.31
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1965
1999
2006
2013
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1888-01-20
Deathday1949-12-06 (61 years old)
Birth NameHuddie William Ledbetter
Birth PlaceLouisiana, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesLouisiana, United States of America
Also Known AsHuddie William Ledbetter, Lead Belly
AwardsGrammy Hall of Fame
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