Lead Belly

Personal Info

Birthday: 1888-01-20

Age: 136

Place of Birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA

Known For: Acting

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, Ir...

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Awards

Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues

Self (archive footage)

Blues Masters

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

Legend of Lead Belly

Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)

Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Self (archive footage)