Acting
Bill Monroe
Born September 13, 1911 Died September 9, 1996 Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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.
Filmography
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025·Documentary
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019·Music
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The Porchlight Sessions
2017·Documentary
10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007·Music
9.5
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993·Documentary
7.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992·Documentary