
Bill Monroe
Acting
1911-09-13 — 1996-09-09Rosine, Kentucky, USA
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

tv
6.5
1969
The Johnny Cash Show
1969 · tv

movie
2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019 · movie

movie
2025
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025 · movie

movie
9.5
1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993 · movie

tv
1982
Yesteryear in Nashville
1982 · tv

movie
10.0
2007
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007 · movie

movie
7.0
1992
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992 · movie

movie
2017
The Porchlight Sessions
2017 · movie