John Denver
Acting
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". Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado, which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot who died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash while flying his experimental Rutan Long-EZ canard aircraft.
Known for
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Rainbow Rider
2024
Self (Archival)
movieOne-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
Self (archive footage)
tvThis Is Pop
2021
Self (archive footage)
tvChallenger: The Final Flight
2020
Self - Musician (archive footage)
movieJohn Denver: Country Boy
2013
Himself (archive footage)
movieOur Nixon
2013
Self (archive footage)
movieJohn Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
Self (archive footage)
tvLegends
2006
Self (archive footage)
movieTransformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006
Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieWalking Thunder
1995
John McKay
movieAspen
1991
Self
movieJohn Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988
Self - Host
tvSuper-Chancen
1988
John Denver
movieHigher Ground
1988
Jim Clayton
movieFoxfire
1987
Dillard Nations
movieThe Christmas Gift
1986
George Billings
movieThe Leftovers
1986
Max Sinclair
movieThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Self (archive footage)
Harty
1983
Self
tvSolid Gold
1980
Self
movieOh, God!
1977
Jerry Landers
movieSinatra and Friends
1977
Self - Singer
tvThe Muppet Show
1976
Self - Special Guest Star
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Host
tvStarparade
1968
Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self - Guest Host / Self
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Dillard
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Sound1
movieRocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
Original Music Composer
