John Hartford
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.
Acting
TV
The Civil War
as Various (voice)
1990
TV
Baseball
as Voice
1994
TV
Baseball
as (voice)
1994
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
Movie
Down from the Mountain
as Self
2001
TV
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
TV
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self - Backup Musician
1969
Movie
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
as Fiddle Player
1981
TV
Rock Concert
as Self
1973
TV
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
TV
Bobbie Gentry
as Self
1968
Movie
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as Self
1993
Movie
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
as Himself
1991
Movie
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
2019
