John Hartford
Acting•Born December 30, 1937•Died June 4, 2001 (age 63)• New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
The Dick Cavett Show
1968•TV Series•
6.8
Baseball
1994•TV Series•
7.5
Baseball
1994•TV Series•
7.5
The Civil War
1990•TV Series•
7.9
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967•TV Series•
7.2
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969•TV Series•
6.8
Rock Concert
1973•TV Series•
8.3
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
1981•Movie•
5.8
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 30, 1937
Day of DeathJune 4, 2001
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
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