Quick Facts
Born:
1910-06-10
Birthplace:
White Station, Mississippi, USA
Credits:
16 Total Roles
Howlin' Wolf
Acting
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Biography
Howlin' Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett, was widely regarded as one of the most influential American blues musicians of the 20th century.
Burnett was an acclaimed blues and rock singer, guitarist and harmonica player and became known as Howlin' Wolf due to his unique singing style. Burnett was an indispensable part of the transformation of acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues. He was a contemporary of Muddy Waters and the two shared a mock rivalry that they invented for artistic and commercial purposes.
Burnett was an acclaimed blues and rock singer, guitarist and harmonica player and became known as Howlin' Wolf due to his unique singing style. Burnett was an indispensable part of the transformation of acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues. He was a contemporary of Muddy Waters and the two shared a mock rivalry that they invented for artistic and commercial purposes.
Known For
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage)
Festival
Self
Shindig!
Self - Singer
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Himself
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Self (archive footage)
Born In Chicago
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Newport and the Great Folk Dream MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Born In Chicago MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 MOVIE | Himself |
| 2003 | The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll MOVIE | Himself |
| 2003 | Godfathers and Sons MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | The Blues TV | Self (archive footage) |