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
The Johnny Cash Show
1969•TV Series•
6.5
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982•TV Series
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993•Movie•
9.5
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992•Movie•
7.0
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019•Movie
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025•Movie
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007•Movie•
10.0
The Porchlight Sessions
2017•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 13, 1911
Day of DeathSeptember 9, 1996
Place of BirthRosine, Kentucky, USA
Popularity0.1