Acting credits
8
Early stage
Smaller on-screen catalog so far.
Actor
Bill Monroe
Acting
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
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Movies: 6Series: 2
TMDB ID: 1071450
IMDb ID: nm0598463
Known for: Acting
Born: September 13, 1911
Died: September 9, 1996
Age: 84
Place of birth: Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1969 - 2025
Years active: 57
Wikidata: Q170042
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.
Photos
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Bill Monroe.
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
2025 Movie
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
2019 Movie
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
2017 Movie
10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
2007 Movie
10.0
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1993 Movie
7.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1991 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Bill Monroe.
