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
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969•Movie•
8.0
Be Here to Love Me
2004•Movie•
7.2
The Sun's Gonna Shine
1969•Movie•
6.9
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003•Movie
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985•Movie
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968•Movie•
7.9
Blues like Showers of Rain
1970•Movie•
8.0
Lightnin' Les
1968•Movie•
5.0
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 15, 1912
Day of DeathJanuary 30, 1982
Place of BirthCenterville, Texas
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