Bill 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.
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Acting Credits
Acting
Movie
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1992
TV
The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
1969
Movie
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1993
Movie
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Movie
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
2017
Movie
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self
1972
Movie
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Movie
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
2025
TV
Yesteryear in Nashville
as Self
1982