Bill Monroe
Acting•Born September 13, 1911•Died September 9, 1996 (age 84)•Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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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The Johnny Cash Show
TV Series1969
Yesteryear in Nashville
TV Series1982
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie2019
10.0
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Movie2007
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Movie1993
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Movie2025
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Movie1992
The Porchlight Sessions
Movie2017
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 13, 1911
Day of DeathSeptember 9, 1996
Place of BirthRosine, Kentucky, USA
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