Acting · Roswell, New Mexico, USA · Born December 31, 1943
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.
Rainbow Rider
2024
as Self (Archival)
MovieOne-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
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TVThis Is Pop
2021
as Self (archive footage)
TVChallenger: The Final Flight
2020
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
MovieJohn Denver: Country Boy
2013
as Himself (archive footage)
MovieOur Nixon
2013
as Self (archive footage)
MovieJohn Denver - The Best Of
2011
as Muzikant
MovieJohn Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
as Self (archive footage)
MovieJohn Denver - Around The World Live
2009
as Self
MovieJohn Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
2009
as Self
TVLegends
2006
as Self (archive footage)
MovieTransformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006
as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
MovieA Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
2005
as Himself
A Holiday with Friends
2004
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MovieJohn Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003
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MovieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
as Self (archive footage)
TVAustin City Limits: Country
2001
MovieJohn Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995
as Himself
MovieWalking Thunder
1995
as John McKay
MovieMontana Christmas Skies
1991
as Himself
MovieAspen
1991
as Self
MovieThe Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
as Self
MovieJohn Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988
as Self - Host
TVSuper-Chancen
1988
as John Denver
MovieHigher Ground
1988
as Jim Clayton
MovieJulie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987
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MovieFoxfire
1987
as Dillard Nations
MovieChile: Hasta Cuando?
1986
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MovieThe Christmas Gift
1986
as George Billings
MovieThe Leftovers
1986
as Max Sinclair
MovieThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
MovieKraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
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MovieJohn Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986
as Himself
MovieJacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985
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Die verflixte 7
1984
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Harty
1983
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MovieRocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
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TVChamps-Elysées
1982
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John Denver: Music and the Mountains
1981
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MovieJohn Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
TVSolid Gold
1980
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John Denver: The Higher We Fly
1980
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MovieJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
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MovieThe 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
as Himself
Rocky Mountain Reunion
1979
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MovieJohn Denver at Wembley Arena
1979
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MovieOh, God!
1977
as Jerry Landers
MovieSinatra and Friends
1977
as Self - Singer
MovieCarpenters Very First Television Special
1976
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TVThe Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
MovieRocky Mountain Christmas
1975
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TVVan Dyke and Company
1975
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MovieAn Evening with John Denver
1975
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TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
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MovieDoris Day Today
1975
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MovieThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973
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TVThe Midnight Special
1972
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TVLe Grand Échiquier
1972
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TVMcCloud
1970
TVStarparade
1968
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TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
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TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Dillard
TVThe Emmy Awards
1949
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MovieJohn Denver's Rocky Mountain High
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MovieJohn Denver: A Portrait
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“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
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