Son House

Edward James "Son" House Jr. was an American delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing. After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years also working as a church pastor, he turned to blues performance at the age of 25.

Son House is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 8 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Blues (2003), Festival (1967), Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966 (1996), Blues at the BBC (2009), Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993), Blues Masters (1999), The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004), Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues (1993). The recorded credits span 1967 to 2009, including 7 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.