John Hartford
- Acting
- December 30, 1937 · New York City, New York, USA
- June 4, 2001
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
Filmography
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music · Self
- Down from the Mountain · Self
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? · Thanks
- Storyville
- Baseball · Voice
- Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms · Self
- Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson · Self
- The Civil War · Various (Voice)
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion · Self
- The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies · Fiddle Player
- Rock Concert · Self
- The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour · Self, Writer
- Bobbie Gentry · Self
- The Dick Cavett Show · Self
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour