Acting
Lead Belly
Born January 20, 1888 Died December 6, 1949 (Age 61)Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA8 Credits
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 & Credits
The Works of Lead Belly
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
20037.5 ★
Feel Like Going Home
Self
20038.5 ★
Blues Masters
Actor
19996.5 ★
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Actor
20088.5 ★
Legend of Lead Belly
Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
20138.5 ★
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Self (archive footage)
2006
Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues
Self (archive footage)
1993
Visual Archive