John Lee Hooker
Known for

Acting

Credits

24

Gender

Man

Birthday

22 Aug 1912

Day of death

21 Jun 2001 (88)

Place of birth

Tutwiler, Mississippi, USA

Also known as

John Lee Hooker

Biography

John Lee Hooker was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The son of a sharecropper, he rose to prominence performing an electric guitar-style adaptation of Delta blues. Hooker often incorporated other elements, including talking blues and early North Mississippi Hill country blues.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990Himself
John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983Himself
2020The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels LiveSelf - Special Guest
2019John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Manhimself
2014Play It Loud: The Story of MarshallSelf
2009The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsSelf (archive footage)
2009Blues at the BBCSelf
2008Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the StoogesSelf
2006Bits and Pieces About... John Lee HookerHimself
2004John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
2003The BluesSelf (archive footage)
2003The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1Himself
2002John Lee Hooker - Rare Performances 1960-1984himself
2001John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
1997Wired for Sound: A Guitar OdysseySelf
1993Bluesland: A Portrait in American MusicSelf
1993John Lee Hooker - The South Bank Showvocals, guitar
1992John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1991Van Morrison: One Irish RoverSelf
1990Van Morrison: The ConcertSelf
1980The Blues BrothersStreet Slim
1964Top of the PopsSelf
1960Muddy Waters at Newport
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2014NCIS: New OrleansMain Title Theme Composer