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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 13, 1911
Died
September 9, 1996
Place of Birth
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Also Known As
- William Smith Monroe
Bill Monroe
0.1 Popularity
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
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Self (archive footage)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
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Self
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
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Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007
10.0
Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
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Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1991
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Self
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982
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Self
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972
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Self
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
Credits
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
2019
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The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
2017
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
2007
10.0
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1993
10.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1991
7.0
Yesteryear in Nashville
as Self
1982
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🎬
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self
1972
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The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
1969
6.5