Quick Facts
Born:
1915-04-04
Birthplace:
Issaquena, Mississippi, USA
Credits:
41 Total Roles
Muddy Waters
Acting
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Biography
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."
Known For
The Last Waltz
Self
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Self - Musician (archive footage)
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
The Quiet One
Self
Piano Blues
Self (archive footage)
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
Self - Guitar and vocals
The Midnight Special
Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | They All Came Out to Montreux MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | The Quiet One MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | The Devil's Share MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TV | Self (Archival) |
| 2014 | Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976 MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Blues America TV | Self |
| 2013 | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' MOVIE | Self - Musician (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Born In Chicago MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge MOVIE | Self - Guitar and vocals |
| 2007 | The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 MOVIE | Himself |