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John Denver

Acting 53 (deceased) years old Roswell, New Mexico, USA ★ 0.4
Born: December 31, 1943
Died: October 12, 1997

Biography

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.

Filmography

Acting Credits (67)

Rainbow Rider
Rainbow Rider Self (Archival) 2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two Self (archive footage) 2024
This Is Pop
This Is Pop Self (archive footage) 2021
Challenger: The Final Flight
Challenger: The Final Flight Self - Musician (archive footage) 2020
John Denver: Country Boy
John Denver: Country Boy Himself (archive footage) 2013
Our Nixon
Our Nixon Self (archive footage) 2013
John Denver - The Best Of
John Denver - The Best Of Muzikant 2011
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert Self (archive footage) 2011
John Denver - Around The World Live
John Denver - Around The World Live Self 2009
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977 Self 2009
Legends
Legends Self (archive footage) 2006
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard Self - est Graduate (archive footage) 2006
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered Himself 2005
A Holiday with Friends
A Holiday with Friends Self 2004
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan himself 2003
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 Self (archive footage) 2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 Self (archive footage) 2001
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert Himself 1995
Walking Thunder
Walking Thunder John McKay 1995
Montana Christmas Skies
Montana Christmas Skies Himself 1991
Aspen
Aspen Self 1991
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Self 1990
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen Self - Host 1988
Super-Chancen
Super-Chancen John Denver 1988
Higher Ground
Higher Ground Jim Clayton 1988
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas Self 1987
Foxfire
Foxfire Dillard Nations 1987
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Chile: Hasta Cuando? Self 1986
The Christmas Gift
The Christmas Gift George Billings 1986
The Leftovers
The Leftovers Max Sinclair 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Self (archive footage) 1986
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special Self 1986
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England Himself 1986
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years Self 1985
Die verflixte 7
Die verflixte 7 Self 1984
Harty
Harty Self 1983
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets Self 1983
Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées Self 1982
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind 1981
Solid Gold
Solid Gold Self 1980
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together Self 1979
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special Himself 1979
John Denver at Wembley Arena
John Denver at Wembley Arena Self 1979
Oh, God!
Oh, God! Jerry Landers 1977
Sinatra and Friends
Sinatra and Friends Self - Singer 1977
Carpenters Very First Television Special
Carpenters Very First Television Special Self 1976
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show Self - Special Guest Star 1976
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Rocky Mountain Christmas Self 1975
Van Dyke and Company
Van Dyke and Company Self 1975
An Evening with John Denver
An Evening with John Denver Self 1975
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards Self - Host 1975
Doris Day Today
Doris Day Today Self 1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 Self 1973
The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special Self 1972
Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier Self 1972
McCloud
McCloud 1970
Starparade
Starparade Self 1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self - Guest Host 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961
The Grammys
The Grammys Self 1959
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame Dillard 1951
The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards Self 1949
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High Self
John Denver: A Portrait
John Denver: A Portrait Self
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!” Himself

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