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John Hartford
Deceased

How Did John Hartford Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 63
GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn30/12/1937Born in New York City, New York, USADied04/06/2001 (aged 63)Died inNashvilleCauselymphomaWikidataQ704700 ↗Buried atTennesseeTMDb#1239851 ↗

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. His most successful song is "Gentle on My Mind", which won three Grammy Awards and was listed in "BMI's Top 100 Songs of the Century".

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Filmography12 titles

YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
2001Down from the MountainMovieSelf64
1997StoryvilleSeries—60
1994BaseballSeries(voice)57
1991Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General JacksonMovieHimself54
1990The Civil WarSeriesVarious53
1988The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th ReunionMovieSelf51
1973Rock ConcertSeriesSelf36
1970The Smothers Brothers Summer ShowSeries—33
1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSeriesSelf - Backup Musician32
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSeriesSelf - Guest31
1968Bobbie GentrySeriesSelf31
1967The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSeries—30