John Hartford
John Hartford

John Hartford

Born: December 30, 1937 - Died: June 4, 2001 (63 years)
New York City, New York, USA

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 an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.

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Movies as Actor (5)
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

as Self (archive footage)

Aug 30, 2019

Down from the Mountain

Down from the Mountain

as Self

Jun 5, 2001

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

as Self

Dec 31, 1993

Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson

Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson

as Himself

Jan 1, 1991

The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies

The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies

as Fiddle Player

Oct 6, 1981

TV Shows as Actor (8)
Baseball

Baseball

as Voice, (voice)

Sep 18, 1994

The Civil War

The Civil War

as Various (voice)

Sep 23, 1990

Rock Concert

Rock Concert

as Self

Sep 27, 1973

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

Jul 8, 1970

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self - Backup Musician

Jan 22, 1969

Bobbie Gentry

Bobbie Gentry

as Self

Jul 13, 1968

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

Jun 6, 1968

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Feb 5, 1967

Movies as Crew (1)
O Brother, Where Art Thou?

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Thanks

Aug 30, 2000

TV Shows as Crew (1)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Writer

Jan 22, 1969

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