Cast & creator
Howlin' Wolf
Best known for Shindig!, The Blues, Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
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 of the transformation of acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues. He was a contemporary of Muddy Waters and the two shared a mock rivalry that they invented for artistic and commercial purposes.
Also known as: Chester Arthur Burnett
14
film credits
3
television credits
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1964–2025 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (17)
Showing 17 of 17 credits
Shindig!
Self - Singer
1964
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
2003
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self (archive footage)
2017
Born In Chicago
Self
2013
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage)
2009
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Himself
2003
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Self (archive footage)
2025
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Self (archive footage)
2015
Godfathers and Sons
Self
2003
Festival
Self
1967
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Himself
2003
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Himself
2007
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
Self
1996
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
Self (archive footage)
2008Howlin' Wolf in Concert
Himself
1970Howlin' Wolf in Concert
Director
1970