John Denver
Born
December 31, 1943
Died
October 12, 1997 (53 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
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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.
Known For
Rainbow Rider
Self (Archival)
2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Self (archive footage)
2024
This Is Pop
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2021
Challenger: The Final Flight
Self - Musician (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
John Denver: Country Boy
Himself (archive footage)
2013
Our Nixon
Self
2013
John Denver - The Best Of
Muzikant
2011
John Denver - Around The World Live
Self
2009
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
Self
2009
Legends
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2006
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
2006
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
Himself
2005
A Holiday with Friends
Self
2004
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
himself
2003
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
Self (archive footage)
2001
Walking Thunder
John McKay
1997
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Himself
1995
Montana Christmas Skies
Himself
1991
Aspen
himself
1991
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Self
1990
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
Himself / Host
1988
Super-Chancen
John Denver · (1 episode)
1988
Higher Ground
Jim Clayton
1988
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
Self
1987
Foxfire
Dillard Nations
1987
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Self
1986
The Christmas Gift
George Billings
1986
The Leftovers
Max Sinclair
1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Self (archive footage)
1986
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
1986
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Himself
1986
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Self
1985
Die verflixte 7
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Harty
Self · (1 episode)
1983
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Self
1983
Champs-Elysées
Self · (3 episodes)
1982
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
Solid Gold
Self · (1 episode)
1980
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Self
1979
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
Himself
1979
John Denver at Wembley Arena
Self
1979
Oh, God!
Jerry Landers
1977
Sinatra and Friends
Self - Singer
1977
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Self
1975
Doris Day Today
Self
1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
Self
John Denver: A Portrait
Self
Van Dyke and Company
Self · (1 episode)
1975
The Midnight Special
Host · (1 episode)
1972
Le Grand Échiquier
Self · (2 episodes)
1972
McCloud
(1 episode)
1970
Starparade
Self · (1 episode)
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (4 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (3 episodes)
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
The Grammys
Self · (1 episode)
1959
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Dillard · (1 episode)
1951
The Emmy Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1949