Muddy Waters

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Muddy Waters

Acting April 4, 1915

Issaquena, Mississippi, USA

McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in th…

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The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

7.7 1978 Movie
Le Grand Échiquier

Le Grand Échiquier

8.0 1972 TV Show
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

8.1 1972 TV Show
The Blues

The Blues

7.5 2003 TV Show
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

7.4 2013 Movie
Piano Blues

Piano Blues

6.5 2003 Movie
Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons

7.5 2003 Movie
The Quiet One

The Quiet One

6.8 2019 Movie
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017 TV Show
Feel Like Going Home

Feel Like Going Home

8.5 2003 Movie
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

6.0 1981 Movie
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

7.5 1993 Movie

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McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    They All Came Out to Montreux

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  2. 2019
    The Quiet One

    Movie Self

  3. 2018
    The Devil's Share

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  4. 2017
    Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  5. 2014
    Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976

    Movie

  6. 2013
    Blues America

    TV show Self

  7. 2013
    Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

    Movie Self - Musician (archive footage)

  8. 2013
    Born In Chicago

    Movie Self

  9. 2007
    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

    Movie Himself

  10. 2006
    Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

    Movie Himself

  11. 2004
    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

    Movie Self

  12. 2004
    Gunsmoke Blues

    Movie Self

  13. 2004
    The Blues Greats

    Movie Himself

  14. 2004
    Antone's: Home of the Blues

    Movie Performer

  15. 2004
    Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

    Movie Self

  16. 2003
    The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

    Movie Himself

More credits
  1. 2003
    Johnny Winter: Live

    Movie Self

  2. 2003
    Piano Blues

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 2003
    Godfathers and Sons

    Movie Self

  4. 2003
    The Blues

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  5. 2003
    Feel Like Going Home

    Movie Self

  6. 2003
    Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  7. 2003
    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

    Movie Himself

  8. 1999
    Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978

    Movie Himself

  9. 1999
    Blues Masters

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  10. 1999
    See You in Hell, Blind Boy

    Movie

  11. 1993
    Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  12. 1981
    Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

    Movie Self - Guitar and vocals

  13. 1978
    The Last Waltz

    Movie Self

  14. 1978
    Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

    Movie Self

  15. 1976
    Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

    Movie Vocals, Guitar

  16. 1974
    Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

    Movie Self/Performer

  17. 1973
    Rock-a-Bye

    Movie Self

  18. 1972
    The Midnight Special

    TV show Self

  19. 1972
    Le Grand Échiquier

    TV show Self

  20. 1972
    Chicago Blues

    Movie

  21. 1971
    Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live

    Movie

  22. 1964
    American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train

    Movie

  23. 1963
    I Hear The Blues

    Movie

  24. 1960
    Muddy Waters at Newport

    Movie