Acting · Fort Worth, Texas, USA · Born March 7, 1944
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.
MovieWithout Getting Killed or Caught
2021
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHeartworn Highways Revisited
2015
as Self (archive footage)
MovieFor the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieBe Here to Love Me
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieNanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993
as Self
MovieTownes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
1991
as Himself
MovieHouston 1988: A Private Concert
1989
as himself
MovieHeartworn Highways
1976
as Self
TVAustin City Limits
1975
as Self
