Deceased
How Did Harry Chapin Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 38Also known asHarry Forster ChapinGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn07/12/1942Died16/07/1981 (aged 38)Died inEast MeadowCausecardiac arrest, traffic collisionWikidataQ1586454 ↗Buried atHuntington Rural CemeteryTMDb#1234959 ↗
Harry Forster Chapin was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs. He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s. Chapin, a Grammy Award-winning artist and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, has sold over 16 million records worldwide.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our LivesMovie | Self (archive footage) | 83 |
| 1999 | Harry Chapin: You Are the Only SongMovie | Himself | 57 |
| 1991 | Tribute to Harry ChapinMovie | — | 49 |
| 1980 | Mother and Daughter: The Loving WarMovie | Lillie's Ex-Husband | 38 |
| 1980 | Solid GoldSeries | — | 38 |
| 1974 | RockpalastSeries | — | 32 |
| 1974 | The Book of ChapinMovie | — | 32 |
| 1973 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973Movie | Self | 31 |
| 1972 | The Midnight SpecialSeries | Self | 30 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett ShowSeries | Self - Guest | 26 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 20 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self - Co-Host | 19 |