Leadbelly
Birthday: 1888-01-20 | Place of Birth: Mooringsport, Louisiana, USAHuddie 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, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2023
The Perfect Swan Song
as Self / Archival Footage
2013
Legend of Lead Belly
as Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
2006
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
as Self (archive footage)
