John Denver
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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
Credits
Oh, God! (1977)
as Jerry Landers
The Leftovers (1986)
as Max Sinclair
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
as Self
Walking Thunder (1995)
as John McKay
Higher Ground (1988)
as Jim Clayton
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years (1985)
as Self
Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975)
as Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special (1986)
as Self
Our Nixon (2013)
as Self (archive footage)
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983)
as Self
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 (2001)
as Self (archive footage)
Foxfire (1987)
as Dillard Nations
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)
as Self
An Evening with John Denver (1975)
as Self
The Christmas Gift (1986)
as George Billings
John Denver: Country Boy (2013)
as Himself (archive footage)
Carpenters Very First Television Special (1976)
as Self
Doris Day Today (1975)
as Self
Sinatra and Friends (1977)
as Self - Singer
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 (2001)
as Self (archive footage)
Montana Christmas Skies (1991)
as Himself
Chile: Hasta Cuando? (1986)
as Self
Aspen (1991)
as Self
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard (2006)
as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered (2005)
as Himself
A Holiday with Friends (2004)
as Self
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979)
as Himself
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen (1988)
as Self - Host
Rainbow Rider (2024)
as Self (Archival)
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977 (2009)
as Self
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England (1986)
as Himself
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 (1973)
as Self
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!” (—)
as Himself
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas (1987)
as Self
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert (1995)
as Himself
John Denver: The Higher We Fly (1980)
as Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan (2003)
as himself
John Denver: Music and the Mountains (1981)
as Self
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert (2011)
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind (1981)
Actor
John Denver: A Portrait (—)
as Self
Rocky Mountain Reunion (1979)
as Self
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High (—)
as Self
John Denver - Around The World Live (2009)
as Self
John Denver at Wembley Arena (1979)
as Self
John Denver - The Best Of (2011)
as Muzikant