Lead Belly
Known for Acting · 8 credits
- Born
- 1888-01-20
- Died
- 1949-12-06
- Place of birth
- Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
- Also known as
- Huddie William Ledbetter · Leadbelly
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".
Known For
The Blues
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Feel Like Going Home
2003
as Self
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Blues Masters
1999
Legend of Lead Belly
2013
as Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
2008
TV Shows (1)
Movies (7)
Feel Like Going Home
2003
as Self
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Blues Masters
1999
Legend of Lead Belly
2013
as Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
2008
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Pick a Bale of Cotton
1945
as Himself
About Lead Belly
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". With 8 credits spanning from 1945 to 2013, Lead Belly has appeared in 7 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Lead Belly Movies
- Feel Like Going Home (2003) — as Self
- Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home (2006) — as Self (archive footage)
- Blues Masters (1999)
- Legend of Lead Belly (2013) — as Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
- Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan (2008)
Where to Watch Lead Belly Films
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