Lightnin' Hopkins

Acting

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.

Born: March 15, 1912

Place of Birth: Centerville, Texas

Known For

Movie

Filmography

2014

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

as Self

2007

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

as Himself

2004

Be Here to Love Me

as Self (archive footage)

2003

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

as Himself

2000

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self

1996

Texas Blues Guitar

as Self

1985

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

as Self

1970

Blues like Showers of Rain

as Himself (voice)

1969

The Sun's Gonna Shine

as Himself

1969

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

as Himself

1968

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self

1968

Lightnin' Les

as Himself

1963

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

as self