Chris Thile

Chris Thile

Actor

Oceanside, California, USA
February 20, 1981

Biography

Christopher Scott Thile is an American mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and radio personality, best known for his work in the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the acoustic folk and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow.

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Representative Works

Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
6.7
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin
Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin
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Revival: The Sam Bush Story
Revival: The Sam Bush Story
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The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live
The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live
3.8
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How to Grow a Band
How to Grow a Band
6.5
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Bluegrass Journey
Bluegrass Journey
8.5
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Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
10.0
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Punch Brothers - Live From Blackbird
Punch Brothers - Live From Blackbird
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Shawn Mendes: The Clubhouse Sessions
Shawn Mendes: The Clubhouse Sessions
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
2014Nominee

Best Performance

Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019Nominee

Best Performance

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin
Nominee

Best Performance

Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin

Career Highlights

Revival: The Sam Bush Story
2015Highlight

Best Performance

Revival: The Sam Bush Story

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live
2012Highlight

Best Performance

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live

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