John Hartford
Born: 1937-12-30 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2001-06-04
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2019
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music as Self (archive footage)
2001
- Down from the Mountain as Self
2000
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? ... (Thanks)
1994
- Baseball as Voice
1993
1990
- The Civil War as Various
1981
- The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies as Fiddle Player
1973
- Rock Concert as Self
1969
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as Self - Backup Musician
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- Bobbie Gentry as Self