Acting · Centerville, Texas · Born March 15, 1912
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.
MovieThis Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014
as Self
MovieThe American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
as Himself
MovieBe Here to Love Me
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003
as Himself
Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979
2001
as Himself
MovieMasters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
2000
as Self
MovieTexas Blues Guitar
1996
as Self
MovieSix Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
1985
as Self
MovieBlues like Showers of Rain
1970
as Himself (voice)
MovieThe Sun's Gonna Shine
1969
as Himself
MovieMr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
1969
as Himself
MovieThe Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
1968
as Self
MovieLightnin' Les
1968
as Himself
MovieDown Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
1963
as self
