John Lee Hooker
Biography
John Lee Hooker works in acting. Born August 22, 1912 in Tutwiler, Mississippi, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Street Slim
- The Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 (2003) as Himself
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Feel Like Going Home (2003) as Self
- John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992 (1992)
- Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall (2014) as Self
- Blues at the BBC (2009) as Self
- The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live (1989) as Self - Special Guest
- Van Morrison: One Irish Rover (1991) as Self
- John Lee Hooker - That's My Story (2001)
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) as Self
- Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey (1997) as Self
- Muddy Waters at Newport (1960)
- John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me (2004) as Self
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) as Self
- Rolling With the Blues (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983 (1983) as Himself
- John Lee Hooker - Rare Performances 1960-1984 (2002) as himself
- John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man (2019) as Self
- Van Morrison: The Concert (1990) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Lee Hooker best known for?
John Lee Hooker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bedazzled (2000), The Blues Brothers (1980).
When and where was John Lee Hooker born?
John Lee Hooker was born on August 22, 1912 in Tutwiler, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does John Lee Hooker have?
John Lee Hooker has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2025.
What is John Lee Hooker's background in cinema and television?
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.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Street Slim — aged about 67
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self — aged about 51
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