John Hartford
Known For
Acting
Born
1937-12-30 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
2001-06-04
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
The Civil War
as Various
Baseball
as Voice
Baseball
as (voice)
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self - Backup Musician
Rock Concert
as Self
Bobbie Gentry
as Self
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
Down from the Mountain
as Self
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
as Fiddle Player
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as Self
Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson
as Himself