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Howlin' Wolf

Known For
Acting
Born
June 10, 1910 in White Station, Mississippi, USA
Died
January 10, 1976
Active Years
1964–2025 (62 Years)
Total Credits
17 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 10, 1910 Died Jan 10, 1976 White Station, Mississippi, USA 17 credits
17
Total Credits
1964–2025
62 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Howlin' Wolf works in acting. Born June 10, 1910 in White Station, Mississippi, USA. Died January 10, 1976. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Born In Chicago
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
The BluesGodfathers and SonsThe American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
Howlin' Wolf in ConcertHowlin' Wolf in Concert · Director
Festival
Shindig!

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Born In Chicago (2013) as Self
  • The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 (2007) as Himself
  • The Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
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  • Godfathers and Sons (2003) as Self
  • The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 (2003) as Himself
  • The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) as Himself
  • See You in Hell, Blind Boy (1999)
  • Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966 (1996) as Self
  • Howlin' Wolf in Concert (1970) as Himself
  • Howlin' Wolf in Concert (1970) Director
  • Festival (1967) as Self
  • Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Howlin' Wolf best known for?

Howlin' Wolf is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Born In Chicago (2013), Patton (1970).

When and where was Howlin' Wolf born?

Howlin' Wolf was born on June 10, 1910 in White Station, Mississippi, USA. They passed away on January 10, 1976.

How many credits does Howlin' Wolf have?

Howlin' Wolf has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.

What is Howlin' Wolf's background in cinema and television?

Howlin' Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett, was widely regarded as one of the most influential American blues musicians of the 20th century. Burnett was an acclaimed blues and rock singer, guitarist and harmonica player and became known as Howlin' Wolf due to his unique singing style. Burnett was an indispensable part ...

Howlin' Wolf by the numbers

17credits
14films
3TV series
1964–2025active years

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