Lightnin' Hopkins

Known For

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.

Filmography 14

2014

This Ain't No Mouse Music! Movie

as Self

2007

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

as Himself

2004

Be Here to Love Me Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003

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

as Himself

2001

Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979 Movie

as Himself

2000

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

as Self

1996

Texas Blues Guitar Movie

as Self

1985

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985) Movie

as Self

1970

Blues like Showers of Rain Movie

as Himself (voice)

1969

The Sun's Gonna Shine Movie

as Himself

1969

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

as Himself

1968

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Movie

as Self

1968

Lightnin' Les Movie

as Himself

1963

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland Movie

as self

Photos 1

Personal Details

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday March 15, 1912 (69 years old)

Died January 30, 1982

Place of Birth Centerville, Texas

Years Active 1963 - 2014

Popularity 0.1

Social Links

IMDb

Career Stats

14 Total Credits

14 Movie Roles

1 Photos