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