Cast
Bill Monroe
Acting
Cast
Bill Monroe
Known for
Acting
Born
1911-09-13
From
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Died
1996-09-09
Also known as William Smith Monroe
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.
MOVIE2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE2025
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE1972
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self
★9.5
MOVIE1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
★7.0
MOVIE1992
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
★10.0
MOVIE2007
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE2017
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self