Acting
John Hartford
Birth Date
December 30, 1937
Death Date
June 4, 2001
(passed away at 63)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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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.
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The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968 • 2 episodes
Rock Concert
Self
1973 • 1 episode
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
The Civil War
Various (voice)
1990 • 9 episodes
Baseball
Voice
1994
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self - Backup Musician
1969 • 94 episodes
Bobbie Gentry
Self
1968 • 1 episode
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970 • 1 episode
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
Fiddle Player
1981
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion
Self
1988
Down from the Mountain
Self
2001
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Self
1993
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
Himself
1991