Bill Monroe
Acting
84 years oldRosine, Kentucky, USABiography
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.
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Also Known As
William Smith Monroe
Movies (7)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
2025
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
2019
The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
2017
10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
2007
10.0
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1993
7.0
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
1991
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self
1972
