
JD Souther
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1945-11-02
- Died
- 2024-09-18
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- John David Souther
Biography
John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (11)

Postcards from the Edge
1990
as Ted

Always
1989
as The Singer

Purgatory
1999
as Brooks / Jesse James

My Girl 2
1994
as Jeffrey Pommeroy

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

How to Make the Cruelest Month
1998
as Uncle Jerry

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014
as Self

The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
2002
as Dennis 'Harpo' Hall

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
2024
as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

Deadline
2012
as Lucas Harper
About JD Souther
John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor. With 15 credits spanning from 1975 to 2024, JD Souther has appeared in 11 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular JD Souther Movies
- Postcards from the Edge (1990) — as Ted
- Always (1989) — as The Singer
- Purgatory (1999) — as Brooks / Jesse James
- My Girl 2 (1994) — as Jeffrey Pommeroy
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) — as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
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