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John Denver

Born · December 31, 1943

Died · October 12, 1997 (53 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Bio

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

Challenger: The Final Flight

Challenger: The Final Flight

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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

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

Himself

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

Van Dyke and Company

Self · (1 episode)

1975

Doris Day Today

Self

1975

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

1973

John Denver's Rocky Mountain High

Self

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 · (1 episode)

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