Portrait of Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

Bio: 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"
Born: Wed, Sep 13 1911
Birthplace: Rosine, Kentucky, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 09 1996
Bill Monroe is 84 years old
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Poster of Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe would have been no older than
84 in Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of The Porchlight Sessions
The Porchlight Sessions
Bill Monroe would have been no older than
84 in The Porchlight Sessions
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 28 2017
Poster of Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Bill Monroe would have been no older than
84 in Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe was
81 in Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 31 1993
Poster of High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe was
79 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Bill Monroe was
60 in Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 01 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Yesteryear in Nashville
Yesteryear in Nashville
Bill Monroe was
70+ in Yesteryear in Nashville
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 1982
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Bill Monroe was
57+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969