Skip James

Acting

June 9, 1902 (Age 123) - October 3, 1969

Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique.

Actor Details

Birthday

June 9, 1902 (Age 123)

Place of Birth

Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

10.0

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

Self

2004

6.5

The Soul of a Man

Self (archive footage)

2003

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

1999

Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966