John Denver
Known for Acting · 70 credits
- Born
- 1943-12-31
- Died
- 1997-10-12
- Place of birth
- Roswell, New Mexico, USA
- Also known as
- Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
Biography
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer.
After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s.
Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials.
Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Known For
TV Shows (22)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
McCloud
1970
Le Grand Échiquier
1972
as Self
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Host
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
Legends
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Solid Gold
1980
as Self
This Is Pop
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Harty
1983
as Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Dillard
The Emmy Awards
1949
as Self
Starparade
1968
as Self
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Van Dyke and Company
1975
as Self
Die verflixte 7
1984
as Self
The Grammys
1959
as Self
Super-Chancen
1988
as John Denver
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
Movies (48)
Oh, God!
1977
as Jerry Landers
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
as Self
Foxfire
1987
as Dillard Nations
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
as Self
Walking Thunder
1995
as John McKay
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
as Self
Our Nixon
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987
as Self
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006
as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
The Leftovers
1986
as Max Sinclair
The Christmas Gift
1986
as George Billings
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
as Himself
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975
as Self
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
as Himself
Aspen
1991
as Self
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985
as Self
Doris Day Today
1975
as Self
John Denver: Country Boy
2013
as Himself (archive footage)
An Evening with John Denver
1975
as Self
Higher Ground
1988
as Jim Clayton
Sinatra and Friends
1977
as Self - Singer
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973
as Self
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995
as Himself
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976
as Self
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986
as Himself
Rainbow Rider
2024
as Self (Archival)
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
as Self (archive footage)
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
2005
as Himself
A Holiday with Friends
2004
as Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003
as himself
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988
as Self - Host
John Denver at Wembley Arena
1979
as Self
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
1986
as Self
John Denver - The Best Of
2011
as Muzikant
John Denver: A Portrait
as Self
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
2009
as Self
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
as Self
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
John Denver: Music and the Mountains
1981
as Self
John Denver - Around The World Live
2009
as Self
John Denver: The Higher We Fly
1980
as Self
Rocky Mountain Reunion
1979
as Self
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
as Himself
About John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he… With 70 credits spanning from 1949 to 2024, John Denver has appeared in 48 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Denver Movies
- Oh, God! (1977) — as Jerry Landers
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) — as Self
- The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 (2001) — as Self (archive footage)
- John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979) — as Self
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