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.
67 acting credits
Acting · 67
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Champs-Elysées
1982
People's Choice Awards
1975
McCloud
1970
Le Grand Échiquier
1972
The Midnight Special
1972
The Muppet Show
1976
Solid Gold
1980
Legends
2006
This Is Pop
2021
Harty
1983
The Emmy Awards
1949
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Starparade
1968
Van Dyke and Company
1975
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020
Die verflixte 7
1984
Super-Chancen
1988
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
The Grammys
1959
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
Oh, God!
1977
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
Walking Thunder
1995
Foxfire
1987
Aspen
1991
The Leftovers
1986
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987
The Christmas Gift
1986
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006
John Denver: Country Boy
2013
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
Doris Day Today
1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
Our Nixon
2013
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985
Sinatra and Friends
1977
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986
John Denver: A Portrait
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Higher Ground
1988
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975
A Holiday with Friends
2004
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
An Evening with John Denver
1975
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995
Rainbow Rider
2024
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
2005
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
2009
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
1986
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976
John Denver - Around The World Live
2009
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
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John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988
John Denver - The Best Of
2011
John Denver at Wembley Arena
1979
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
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