Bill Monroe
Known for Acting · 9 credits
- Born
- 1911-09-13
- Died
- 1996-09-09
- Place of birth
- Rosine, Kentucky, USA
- 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.
Known For
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
as Self
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
as Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972
as Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982
as Self
TV Shows (2)
Movies (7)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
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
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
as Self
About 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. With 9 credits spanning from 1969 to 2025, Bill Monroe has appeared in 7 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bill Monroe Movies
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) — as Self (archive footage)
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) — 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)
Where to Watch Bill Monroe Films
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