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John Lee Hooker
Acting

John Lee Hooker

Born 1912-08-22
Tutwiler, Mississippi, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring John Lee Hooker

The Blues Brothers
Movie
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The Blues Brothers

1980
TMDB3.9
Top of the Pops
TV
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Top of the Pops

1964
TMDB3.3
NCIS: New Orleans
TV
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NCIS: New Orleans

2014
TMDB3.6
The Blues
TV
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The Blues

2003
TMDB3.7
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Movie
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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009
TMDB4.0
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
TV
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Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017
TMDB0.0
Feel Like Going Home
Movie
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Feel Like Going Home

2003
TMDB4.3
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live
Movie
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The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live

1989
TMDB4.1
Van Morrison: The Concert
Movie
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Van Morrison: The Concert

1990
TMDB3.1
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Movie
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

1993
TMDB3.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (28 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Newport and the Great Folk DreamNewport and the Great Folk DreamSelf (archive footage)Movie2025
John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990HimselfMovie2020
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie ManJohn Lee Hooker: The Boogie ManSelfMovie2019
Monochrome: Black, White & BlueMonochrome: Black, White & BlueSelf (archive footage)TV Series2017
Play It Loud: The Story of MarshallPlay It Loud: The Story of MarshallSelfMovie2014
NCIS: New OrleansNCIS: New OrleansMain Title Theme ComposerTV Series2014
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsSelf (archive footage)Movie2009
Blues at the BBCBlues at the BBCSelfMovie2009
Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the StoogesMotor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the StoogesSelfMovie2008
Rolling With the BluesRolling With the BluesSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
Bits and Pieces About... John Lee HookerBits and Pieces About... John Lee HookerHimselfMovie2006
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About MeJohn Lee Hooker: Come and See About MeSelfMovie2004
Feel Like Going HomeFeel Like Going HomeSelfMovie2003
The BluesThe BluesSelf (archive footage)TV Series2003
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1HimselfMovie2003
John Lee Hooker - Rare Performances 1960-1984himselfMovie2002
John Lee Hooker - That's My StoryJohn Lee Hooker - That's My StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2001
Wired for Sound: A Guitar OdysseyWired for Sound: A Guitar OdysseySelfMovie1997
John Lee Hooker and Furry Lewis - Masters of BluesSelfMovie1995
Bluesland: A Portrait in American MusicBluesland: A Portrait in American MusicSelfMovie1993
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992Self / AppearanceMovie1992
Van Morrison: One Irish RoverVan Morrison: One Irish RoverSelfMovie1991
Van Morrison: The ConcertVan Morrison: The ConcertSelfMovie1990
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels LiveThe Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels LiveSelf - Special GuestMovie1989
John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983HimselfMovie1983
The Blues BrothersThe Blues BrothersStreet SlimMovie1980
Top of the PopsTop of the PopsSelfTV Series1964
Muddy Waters at NewportSelf / AppearanceMovie1960