John Hartford
Known for Acting · 13 credits
- Born
- 1937-12-30
- Died
- 2001-06-04
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
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 an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self - Backup Musician
Baseball
1994
as Voice / (voice)
The Civil War
1990
as Various (voice)
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
Rock Concert
1973
as Self
Bobbie Gentry
1968
as Self
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
Movies (5)
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993
as Self
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
1981
as Fiddle Player
Down from the Mountain
2001
as Self
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
1991
as Himself
About John Hartford
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… With 13 credits spanning from 1967 to 2019, John Hartford has appeared in 5 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Hartford Movies
- Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993) — as Self
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (1981) — as Fiddle Player
- Down from the Mountain (2001) — as Self
- Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson (1991) — as Himself
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