John Hartford
Acting
December 30, 1937
Died June 4, 2001 (63 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
15
Acting Credits
Biography
John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on a...
Known For
Filmography
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Down from the Mountain
2001
as Self
7.5
Baseball
1994
as Voice
7.5
Baseball
1994
as (voice)
7.5
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993
as Self
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
1991
as Himself
The Civil War
1990
as Various (voice)
7.9
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion
1988
as Self
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
1981
as Fiddle Player
5.8
Rock Concert
1973
as Self
8.3
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
8
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self - Backup Musician
6.8
Bobbie Gentry
1968
as Self
8
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
6.8
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
7.5