Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting•Born March 15, 1912•Died January 30, 1982 (age 69)•Centerville, Texas

Biography

Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Known For

7.1

Filmography

2014

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

as Self

Movie

2007

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

as Himself

Movie

2004

Be Here to Love Me

as Self (archive footage)

Movie

2003

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

as Himself

Movie

2001

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

as Himself

Movie

2000

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self

Movie

1996

Texas Blues Guitar

as Self

Movie

1985

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

as Self

Movie

1970

Blues like Showers of Rain

as Himself (voice)

Movie

1969

The Sun's Gonna Shine

as Himself

Movie

1969

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

as Himself

Movie

1968

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self

Movie

1968

Lightnin' Les

as Himself

Movie

1963

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

as self

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing

BirthdayMarch 15, 1912

Day of DeathJanuary 30, 1982

Place of BirthCenterville, Texas

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