John denver movie biography
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John Denver filmography
The following is John Denver's comprehensive filmography, listed from the newest to the oldest, organized in tiers in accordance with the dates of recording or airing (in the television category). The filmography does not include any appearances of Denver post (excluding music usage and documentaries).
Filmography
[edit]Acting
[edit]- Walking Thunder () … John McKay
- Higher Ground () … Jim Clayton (TV movie)
- Foxfire () … Dillard Nations (TV movie)
- The Christmas Gift () … George Billings (TV movie)
- The Disney Sunday Movie
- - Episode "The Leftovers" () … Max Sinclair (TV movie)
- Fire and Ice () … Narrator
- Oh, God! () … Jerry Landers
- McCloud ()
- - Episode "The Colorado Cattle Caper" … Deputy Dewey Cobb (TV series)
- Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law ()
- - Episode "The Camerons Are a Special Clan" … Clark (TV series)
Soundtrack
[edit]- Logan Lucky () [song (co-written) "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Some D
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Take Me Home: The John Denver Story is an anomaly within the biopic genre. Following the traditional arc of an artist setting off on his own against a disapproving parent’s wishes, the early scenes of Denver pursuing his dreams and his sweetheart with lika enthusiasm recall the wholesome quality that endeared the singer to his audience. However, once the biopic approaches more familiar territory, our affinity with the singer begins to diminish. At the very point the lead character should become more recognisable, Chad Lowe’s depiction starts to resemble less John Denver and more Dana Carvey.
Similarly disconcerting fryst vatten a seemingly disembodied soundtrack. While the lip syncing is serviceable, the songs never seem to be truly emanating from Lowe. More successful is the liberal use of Denver’s songbook playing over shots of glorious scenery. These scenes, devoid of dialogue, do more to explain Denver’s love of nature than any attempts by
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John Denver
American singer (–)
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, &#;– October 12, ),[3] known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the s and one of the best selling artists in that decade.[4]AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".[5]
Denver recorded and released approximately songs, about of which he wrote himself. He had 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),[6] with estimated sales of more than 33 million units.[7] He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, disdain for city life, enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot , and adult contemporary, earnin