About

Known credits:
5
Birthday:
1888-01-20
Place of birth:
Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA
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Lead Belly

Overview

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In The Pines", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".

Known for

Acting
2013 Legend of Lead Belly Actor Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter) 59
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2008 Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan Actor 59
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2006 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home Actor Archival footage 59
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1999 Blues Masters Actor 59
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1993 Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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