Biography
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 16
self 15
Self
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away (2021)
Movie
Self
This Ain't No Mouse Music! (2014)
Movie
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 (2007)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Be Here to Love Me (2004)
Movie
Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 (2003)
Movie
Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979 (2001)
Movie
Self
Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins (2000)
Movie
Self
Texas Blues Guitar (1996)
Movie
Self
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985) (1985)
Movie
Self - Blues Musician
Blues Like Showers of Rain (1970)
Movie
Self
The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)
Movie
Self
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down (1969)
Movie
Self
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968)
Movie
Self
Lightnin' Les (1968)
Movie
self
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland (1963)
Movie
Lightnin' Hopkins' Song For Les
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1912-03-15
Deathday1982-01-30 (69 years old)
Birth NameSamuel John Hopkins
Birth PlaceCenterville, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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