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Muddy Waters

Acting
68 years oldIssaquena, Mississippi, USA

Biography

McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."

Personal Details

Born
April 4, 1915 - April 30, 1983 (age 68)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Issaquena, Mississippi, USA
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

McKinley Morganfield

Movies (36)

They All Came Out to Montreux
8.5

They All Came Out to Montreux

as Self (archive footage)

2023

The Quiet One
6.8

The Quiet One

as Self

2019

The Devil's Share
8.0

The Devil's Share

as Self (archive footage)

2018

Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976

Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976

2014

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.5

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

2013

Born In Chicago
8.0

Born In Chicago

as Self

2013

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
6.0

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

as Self - Guitar and vocals

2012

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
7.0

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

as Himself

2007

Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

as Himself

2006

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
10.0

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

as Self

2004

Gunsmoke Blues
6.5

Gunsmoke Blues

as Self

2004

The Blues Greats
7.0

The Blues Greats

as Himself

2004

Antone's: Home of the Blues
10.0

Antone's: Home of the Blues

as Performer

2004

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

as Self

2004

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
5.5

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

as Himself

2003

Johnny Winter: Live

Johnny Winter: Live

as Self

2003

Piano Blues
6.5

Piano Blues

as Self (archive footage)

2003

Godfathers and Sons
7.5

Godfathers and Sons

as Self

2003

Feel Like Going Home
8.5

Feel Like Going Home

as Self

2003

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

as Self (archive footage)

2003

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

as Himself

2003

Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
4.2

Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978

as Himself

1999

Blues Masters
6.0

Blues Masters

as Self (archive footage)

1999

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

1999

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
6.0

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

as Self (archive footage)

1993

Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978

Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978

as guitar, vocals

1978

The Last Waltz
7.6

The Last Waltz

as Self

1978

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
2.0

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

as Self

1978

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
5.0

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

as Vocals, Guitar

1976

Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

as Self/Performer

1974

Rock-a-bye
7.0

Rock-a-bye

as Self

1973

Chicago Blues

Chicago Blues

1972

Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
3.8

Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live

1971

American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train

American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train

1964

I Hear The Blues

I Hear The Blues

1963

Muddy Waters at Newport

Muddy Waters at Newport

1960

TV Shows (4)