Biography
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".
Filmography
all 11
Movies 9
self 7
TV Shows 2
Self (archive footage)
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home (2006)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Blues (2003)
TV
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Blues Masters (1999)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues (1993)
Movie
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1888-01-20
Deathday
1949-12-06 (61 years old)
Birth Name
Huddie William Ledbetter
Birth Place
Louisiana, United States
Citizenships
United States
Residences
Louisiana, United States of America
Also Known As
Huddie William Ledbetter, Leadbelly
Awards
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame
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