Bill Monroe
Known for ActingBorn 1911-09-13 — died 1996-09-09Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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.
Known for
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019 · as Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993 · as Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972 · as Self
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007 · as Self (archive footage)
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992 · as Self
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025 · as Self (archive footage)
The Porchlight Sessions
2017 · as Self