John Denver
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 31, 1943
- Died
- Oct 12, 1997 (aged 53)
- Place of birth
- Roswell, New Mexico, USA
- Credits
- 72
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
1976TV
Self - Special Guest Star
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020TV
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Oh, God!
1977Movie
Jerry Landers
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self - Guest Host, Self
McCloud
1970TV
The Grammys
1959TV
Self
Filmography
Rainbow Rider
2024Movie
Self (Archival)
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024Movie
Self (archive footage)
This Is Pop
2021TV
Self (archive footage)
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020TV
Self - Musician (archive footage)
John Denver: Country Boy
2013Movie
Himself (archive footage)
Our Nixon
2013Movie
Self (archive footage)
John Denver - The Best Of
2011Movie
Muzikant
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011Movie
Self (archive footage)
John Denver - Around The World Live
2009Movie
Self
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
2009Movie
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Legends
2006TV
Self (archive footage)
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006Movie
Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered
2005Movie
Self (archive footage)
A Holiday with Friends
2004Movie
Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003Movie
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001Movie
Self (archive footage)
Austin City Limits: Country
2001TV
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995Movie
Self - Guitar, Piano, Lead Vocal
Walking Thunder
1995Movie
John McKay
Montana Christmas Skies
1991Movie
Himself
Aspen
1991Movie
Self
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990Movie
Self
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988Movie
Self - Host
Super-Chancen
1988TV
John Denver
Higher Ground
1988Movie
Jim Clayton
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987Movie
Self
Foxfire
1987Movie
Dillard Nations
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
1986Movie
Self
The Christmas Gift
1986Movie
George Billings
The Leftovers
1986Movie
Max Sinclair
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986Movie
Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986Movie
Self
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986Movie
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985Movie
Self
Salute to Lady Liberty
1984Movie
Die verflixte 7
1984TV
Self
Harty
1983TV
Self
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983Movie
Self
Champs-Elysées
1982TV
Self
John Denver: Music and the Mountains
1981Movie
Self
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981Movie
Solid Gold
1980TV
Self
John Denver: The Higher We Fly
1980Movie
Self
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979Movie
Self
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979Movie
Himself
Rocky Mountain Reunion
1979Movie
Self
John Denver at Wembley Arena
1979Movie
Self
Oh, God!
1977Movie
Jerry Landers
Sinatra and Friends
1977Movie
Self - Singer
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976Movie
Self
The Muppet Show
1976TV
Self - Special Guest Star
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975Movie
Self
Van Dyke and Company
1975TV
Self
An Evening with John Denver
1975Movie
Self
People's Choice Awards
1975TV
Self - Host
Doris Day Today
1975Movie
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973Movie
Self
The Midnight Special
1972TV
Self
Le Grand Échiquier
1972TV
Self
McCloud
1970TV
Starparade
1968TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self - Guest Host, Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962TV
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961TV
Self
The Grammys
1959TV
Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951TV
Dillard
The Emmy Awards
1949TV
Self
John Denver: A Portrait
Movie
Self
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
Movie
Self
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
Movie
Himself
John Denver: Live in Japan 1984
Movie
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano