
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.
13 acting credits
Acting · 13

The Dick Cavett Show
1968

Baseball
1994

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969

The Civil War
1990

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967

Rock Concert
1973
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
Bobbie Gentry
1968

The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
1981

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993

Down from the Mountain
2001

Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
1991