John Denver (I) (1943–1997)

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KNOWN FOR 
Armageddon (1998) | Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) | Oh, God! (1977)
AWARDS 
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations More »
AKA 
Boise and Johnson Denver
BORN 
Dec 31, 1943 (died Oct 12, 1997)
HEIGHT 
5' 10" (1.78m)
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Projects in Development (1 titles)YEARBUDGETSTATUS
  • Primary photo for Everybody HurtsEverybody Hurts – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less Script
Past Film & Video (52 titles)YEARBUDGETUS Gross / WORLDWIDE
  • Primary photo for Kingsman: The Golden CircleKingsman: The Golden Circle – Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song")  Less 2017 $104MM $100MM / $411MM
  • Primary photo for Logan LuckyLogan Lucky – Performer ("Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)", "Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 2017 $29MM $28MM / $48MM
  • Primary photo for OkjaOkja – Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2017 $50MM
  • Primary photo for Alien: CovenantAlien: Covenant – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 2017 $97MM $74MM / $233MM
  • Primary photo for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long HaulDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 2017 $22MM $21MM / —
  • Primary photo for Free FireFree Fire – Performer ("Annie's Song", "It's Up to You", "This Old Guitar"), Writer ("Annie's Song", "This Old Guitar")  Less 2016 $7MM $1.8MM / —
  • Primary photo for ChristineChristine – Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2016 $298K / —
  • Primary photo for Adult Life SkillsAdult Life Skills – Writer ("This Old Guitar")  Less 2016
  • Primary photo for America Wild: National Parks AdventureAmerica Wild: National Parks Adventure (Short) – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2016 — / $18MM
  • Primary photo for Don't BlinkDon't Blink – Performer ("Rocky Mountain High"), Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less 2014
  • Primary photo for Jäger des Augenblicks - Ein Abenteuer am Mount RoraimaJäger des Augenblicks - Ein Abenteuer am Mount Roraima – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 2013 €1.5MM
  • Primary photo for Our NixonOur Nixon – Himself (archive footage), Performer ("Last Night I had the Strangest Dream")  Less 2013 $19K / —
  • Primary photo for Rock SpringsRock Springs (Short) – Very Special Thanks  Less 2013 $35K
  • Primary photo for When the Lights Went OutWhen the Lights Went Out – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2012
  • Primary photo for Dreaming AlaskaDreaming Alaska – Writer ("Alaska & Me")  Less 2012 €10K
  • Primary photo for The Making of Cycle DVD-extraThe Making of Cycle DVD-extra (Video) – Performer ("Sweet Home Alabama")  Less 2011
  • Primary photo for The GuardThe Guard – Performer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 2011 $6MM $5.4MM / —
  • Primary photo for KillshotKillshot – Lyrics ("Annie's Song"), Music ("Annie's Song")  Less 2008 $17K / —
  • Primary photo for Today's Country MusicToday's Country Music (Video) – Himself (archive footage), Performer ("Rocky Mountain High"), Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less 2006
  • Primary photo for AMV Hell 3: The Motion PictureAMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture – Writer ("Country Roads")  Less 2005
  • Primary photo for Almost HeavenAlmost Heaven – Writer ("Country Roads", "Country Roads (Hotel Version)")  Less 2005
  • Primary photo for TarnationTarnation – Writer ("Back Home Again")  Less 2003 $218 $592K / —
  • Primary photo for Final Destination 2Final Destination 2 – Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less 2003 $26MM $47MM / $90MM
  • Primary photo for Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You Can – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 2002 $52MM $165MM / $352MM
  • Primary photo for The Wedding PlannerThe Wedding Planner – Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2001 $35MM $60MM / $95MM
  • Primary photo for Final DestinationFinal Destination – Performer ("Rocky Mountain High"), Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less 2000 $23MM $53MM / $113MM
  • Primary photo for SuperstarSuperstar – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 1999 $34MM $31MM / —
  • Primary photo for Girls' NightGirls' Night – Soundtrack ("Leaving On A Jet Plane")  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for ArmageddonArmageddon – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane", "Leaving On A Jet Plane" (uncredited))  Less 1998 $140MM $202MM / $554MM
  • Primary photo for Dorbees: Making DecisionsDorbees: Making Decisions (Video) – Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for SavantSavant – Fargo  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for Walking ThunderWalking Thunder – John McKay  Less 1997
  • Primary photo for My Best Friend's WeddingMy Best Friend's Wedding – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 1997 $46MM $127MM / $172MM
  • Primary photo for The RockThe Rock – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane")  Less 1996 $75MM $134MM / $335MM
  • Primary photo for Whisper of the HeartWhisper of the Heart – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 1995 — / $20MM
  • Primary photo for Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney WorldMickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World (Video) – Lyrics ("Country Roads"), Music ("Country Roads")  Less 1994
  • Primary photo for Son in LawSon in Law – Performer ("Thank God I'm a Country Boy")  Less 1993 $36MM / —
  • Primary photo for Roger & MeRoger & Me – Writer ("Back Home Again")  Less 1989 $160K $6.7MM / —
  • Primary photo for Fire and IceFire and Ice – Narrator (voice), Performer ("Downhill Stuff"), Writer ("Downhill Stuff")  Less 1986
  • Primary photo for WaterWater – Lyrics ("Leaving on a Jet Plane"), Music ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 1985 $1.3MM / —
  • Primary photo for Vacanze in AmericaVacanze in America – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 1984
  • Primary photo for St. Lawrence: Stairway to the SeaSt. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea – Writer ("Storms of November")  Less 1982 CAD 600K
  • Primary photo for The Odd Angry ShotThe Odd Angry Shot – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 1979 AUD 600K
  • Primary photo for Alaska, the American ChildAlaska, the American Child – Himself, Songs By  Less 1978
  • Primary photo for Oh, God!Oh, God! – Jerry Landers  Less 1977 $42MM / —
  • Primary photo for Who Are the DeBolts? [And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?]Who Are the DeBolts? [And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?] – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 1977
  • Primary photo for A Fantasy FulfilledA Fantasy Fulfilled – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Windsong") (uncredited), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Windsong") (uncredited)  Less 1975
  • Primary photo for The Bears and IThe Bears and I – Performer ("Sweet Surrender"), Writer ("Sweet Surrender")  Less 1974
  • Primary photo for Gospel Road: A Story of JesusGospel Road: A Story of Jesus – Writer ("Follow me")  Less 1973
  • Primary photo for Hooker's HolidayHooker's Holiday – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less 1973
  • Primary photo for Butterflies Are FreeButterflies Are Free – Lyrics ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Music ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less 1972
  • Primary photo for Waltz of the BatWaltz of the Bat – Performer ("Wooden Indian") (uncredited), Writer ("Wooden Indian") (uncredited)  Less 1972
Past Television (102 titles)YEAREPISODE COUNT
  • Primary photo for I'm Dying Up HereI'm Dying Up Here (TV Series) – Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders") (1 episode, 2018), Performer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders") (1 episode, 2018)  Less 2018 1
    • The Mattresses (May 27, 2018) – Performer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders"), Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders")  Less
  • Primary photo for BarryBarry (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2018), Performer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2018)  Less 2018 1
    • Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going (May 6, 2018) – Performer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (uncredited), Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Kevin (Probably) Saves the WorldKevin (Probably) Saves the World (TV Series) – Performer ("Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913") (1 episode, 2017)  Less 2017 1
    • Probably (Dec 12, 2017) – Performer ("Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Tähdet, tähdetTähdet, tähdet (TV Series) – Writer ("Olet mun kaikuluotain" (Annies song)) (1 episode, 2017)  Less 2017 1
    • Kantri (Nov 26, 2017) – Writer ("Olet mun kaikuluotain" (Annies song))  Less
  • Primary photo for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The ReturnMystery Science Theater 3000: The Return (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2017)  Less 2017 1
    • The Land Time Forgot (Apr 14, 2017) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Bates MotelBates Motel (TV Series) – Performer ("Back Home Again") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Back Home Again") (1 episode, 2017)  Less 2017 1
    • The Body (Apr 10, 2017) – Performer ("Back Home Again"), Writer ("Back Home Again")  Less
  • Primary photo for Show Jana KrauseShow Jana Krause (TV Series) – Music ("Láska prý") (1 episode, 2016)  Less 2016 1
  • Primary photo for Go for ItGo for It (TV Series) – Performer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2016)  Less 2016 1
    • Episode #1.4 (Sep 17, 2016) – Performer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Masters of SexMasters of Sex (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2016)  Less 2016 1
    • Freefall (Sep 11, 2016) – Writer ("Leaving On a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for VinylVinyl (TV Series) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2016)  Less 2016 1
    • E.A.B. (Apr 3, 2016) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for The Last Man on EarthThe Last Man on Earth (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2015)  Less 2015 1
    • Screw the Moon (May 3, 2015) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) – Writer ("Rocky Mountain High") (1 episode, 2015)  Less 2015 1
  • Primary photo for Coronation StreetCoronation Street (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2014)  Less 2014 1
    • Episode #1.8392 (May 23, 2014) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for The NeighborsThe Neighbors (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Breaks Remix) ", "Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2014)  Less 2014 1
    • There Goes the Neighbors' Hood (Apr 11, 2014) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Breaks Remix) ", "Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for ParenthoodParenthood (TV Series) – Performer ("Some Days Are Diamonds ") (1 episode, 2014)  Less 2014 1
    • The Offer (Mar 20, 2014) – Performer ("Some Days Are Diamonds ") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Pastor Mike OnlinePastor Mike Online (TV Series) – Writer ("Rocky Mountain High") (1 episode, 2014)  Less 2014 1
  • Primary photo for The Voice UKThe Voice UK (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2014)  Less 2014 1
    • Blind Auditions 6 (Feb 15, 2014) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for Getting OnGetting On (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2013)  Less 2013 1
    • Dumped (Dec 15, 2013) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for John Denver: Country BoyJohn Denver: Country Boy (TV Movie) – Himself (archive footage), Performer ("Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Leaving on a Jet Plane", "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream", "The Eagle and the Hawk", "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Starwood In Aspen", "I Think I'd Rather Be a Cowboy", "Sunshine on My Shoulders", "Matthew", "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado", "I'm Sorry", "Calypso", "I Want To Live", "Like A Sad Song", "Falling Out of Love", "Flying For Me", "My Sweet Lady", "Poems, Prayers and Promises"), Writer ("Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Leaving on a Jet Plane", "The Eagle and the Hawk", "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Starwood In Aspen", "I Think I'd Rather Be a Cowboy", "Sunshine on My Shoulders", "Matthew", "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado", "I'm Sorry", "Calypso", "I Want To Live", "Like A Sad Song", "Falling Out of Love", "Flying For Me", "My Sweet Lady", "Poems, Prayers and Promises")  Less 2013
  • Primary photo for The Voice of the PhilippinesThe Voice of the Philippines (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2013)  Less 2013 1
  • Primary photo for Gent de paraulaGent de paraula (TV Series) – Performer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Your Heart Is As Black As Night") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("Your Heart Is As Black As Night") (1 episode, 2013)  Less 2013 2
    • Episode #3.34 (Jun 14, 2013) – Performer ("Your Heart Is As Black As Night"), Writer ("Your Heart Is As Black As Night")  Less
    • Episode #3.33 (Jun 7, 2013) – Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less
  • Primary photo for Mike & MollyMike & Molly (TV Series) – Writer ("Calypso") (1 episode, 2013)  Less 2013 1
  • Primary photo for Top of the Pops: The Story of 1978Top of the Pops: The Story of 1978 (TV Movie) – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2013
  • Primary photo for Atop the Fourth WallAtop the Fourth Wall (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2012)  Less 2012 1
  • Primary photo for t Schaep met de 5 pootent Schaep met de 5 pooten (TV Series) – Writer ("Het leven is een droom") (1 episode, 2011)  Less 2011 1
    • Harrie (Jan 16, 2011) – Writer ("Het leven is een droom")  Less
  • Primary photo for John Denver Rocky Mountain High: An Earth Day ConcertJohn Denver Rocky Mountain High: An Earth Day Concert (TV Special) – Dedicatee  Less 2011
  • Primary photo for No me la puc treure del capNo me la puc treure del cap (TV Series) – Writer ("Camí Ral") (1 episode, 2010)  Less 2010 1
  • Primary photo for World News NowWorld News Now (TV Series) – Writer ("Fly Away") (1 episode, 2010), Performer ("Fly Away") (1 episode, 2010)  Less 2010 1
  • Primary photo for ChuckChuck (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2010)  Less 2010 1
  • Primary photo for CommunityCommunity (TV Series) – Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 2010)  Less 2010 1
  • Primary photo for Glee: Director's Cut Pilot EpisodeGlee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode (TV Movie) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less 2009
  • Primary photo for GleeGlee (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2009)  Less 2009 1
    • Pilot (May 19, 2009) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for 13. komnata13. komnata (TV Series) – Music ("Paní má se má") (1 episode, 2009)  Less 2009 1
  • Primary photo for The OfficeThe Office (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (2 episodes, 2009), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2007)  Less 2007–2009 3
    • Michael Scott Paper Company (Apr 9, 2009) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
    • Dream Team (Apr 9, 2009) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
    • Launch Party (Oct 11, 2007) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for The Sarah Silverman Program.The Sarah Silverman Program. (TV Series) – Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 2008)  Less 2008 1
    • Vow Wow (Dec 11, 2008) – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less
  • Primary photo for The X FactorThe X Factor (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2008)  Less 2008 1
    • Episode #5.6 (Sep 20, 2008) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for My Name Is EarlMy Name Is Earl (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (2 episodes, 2008)  Less 2008 2
    • Camdenites: Part 2 (May 15, 2008) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
    • Camdenites: Part 1 (May 15, 2008) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for 20 to 120 to 1 (TV Series) – Performer ("Thank God I'm A Country Boy") (1 episode, 2008), Himself (1 episode, 2008)  Less 2008 1
    • Karaoke Classics (Apr 29, 2008) – Himself (archive footage), Performer ("Thank God I'm A Country Boy")  Less
  • Primary photo for The SopranosThe Sopranos (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2007)  Less 2007 1
    • Remember When (Apr 22, 2007) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for American Dad!American Dad! (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2007)  Less 2007 1
  • Primary photo for Prison BreakPrison Break (TV Series) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2006), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
    • First Down (Sep 11, 2006) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for Country Music Across AmericaCountry Music Across America (TV Series) – Writer ("Leavin' On a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
  • Primary photo for The LoopThe Loop (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
    • Bear Drop Soup (Apr 12, 2006) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for American Idol: The Search for a SuperstarAmerican Idol: The Search for a Superstar (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
  • Primary photo for Big LoveBig Love (TV Series) – Performer ("Rocky Mountain High") (1 episode, 2006), Writer ("Rocky Mountain High") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
    • Viagra Blue (Mar 19, 2006) – Performer ("Rocky Mountain High"), Writer ("Rocky Mountain High")  Less
  • Primary photo for Falcon BeachFalcon Beach (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2006)  Less 2006 1
    • Starting Over (Jan 5, 2006) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane")  Less
  • Primary photo for Cold CaseCold Case (TV Series) – Writer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders") (1 episode, 2005), Performer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders") (1 episode, 2005)  Less 2005 1
    • The Woods (May 22, 2005) – Performer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders"), Writer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders")  Less
  • Primary photo for AméricaAmérica (TV Series) – Writer ("Take me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2005)  Less 2005 1
    • Episode dated 14 March 2005 (Mar 14, 2005) – Writer ("Take me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die AutobahnpolizeiAlarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (TV Series) – Performer ("Take Me Home Country Roads") (1 episode, 2005), Writer ("Take Me Home Country Roads") (1 episode, 2005)  Less 2005 1
    • Hochspannung (Mar 3, 2005) – Performer ("Take Me Home Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for AirlineAirline (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less 2004–2005
  • Primary photo for House M.D.House M.D. (TV Series) – Performer ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer") (1 episode, 2004)  Less 2004 1
    • Damned If You Do (Dec 14, 2004) – Performer ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Cesko hledá SuperStarCesko hledá SuperStar (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2004)  Less 2004 1
    • Druhé semifinále (Mar 21, 2004) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less
  • Primary photo for Die LugnersDie Lugners (TV Series) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2004), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2004)  Less 2004 1
    • Episode #2.8 (2004) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Hinter Gittern - Der FrauenknastHinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast (TV Series) – Performer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane") (1 episode, 2003)  Less 2003 1
  • Primary photo for Absolutely FabulousAbsolutely Fabulous (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2003)  Less 2003 1
  • Primary photo for IdolsIdols (TV Series) – Writer ("Perhaps Love") (1 episode, 2003)  Less 2003 1
  • Primary photo for Boston PublicBoston Public (TV Series) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2003), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 2003)  Less 2003 1
    • Chapter Sixty-Six (May 12, 2003) – Performer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for Murphy's LawMurphy's Law (TV Movie) – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less 2001
  • Primary photo for SpacedSpaced (TV Series) – Performer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Babe I Hate to Go)") (1 episode, 2001), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Babe I Hate to Go)") (1 episode, 2001)  Less 2001 1
    • Leaves (Apr 13, 2001) – Performer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Babe I Hate to Go)") (uncredited), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane (Babe I Hate to Go)") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for Top of the PopsTop of the Pops (TV Series) – Writer ("Annie's Song") (4 episodes, 1978), Writer ("It Doesn't Matter") (1 episode, 2000)  Less 1978–2000 5
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  • Primary photo for Take Me Home: The John Denver StoryTake Me Home: The John Denver Story (TV Movie) – Writer (book "Take Me Home")  Less 2000
  • Primary photo for NatureNature (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1998), Producer (1 episode, 1998)  Less 1998 1
  • Primary photo for Stars in Their EyesStars in Their Eyes (TV Series) – Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 1996)  Less 1996 1
    • Episode #7.8 (Apr 20, 1996) – Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less
  • Primary photo for John Denver: The Wildlife ConcertJohn Denver: The Wildlife Concert (TV Movie) – Himself, Lyrics ("Eagles and Horses"), Music ("Eagles and Horses"), Performer ("Eagles and Horses", "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Back Home Again", "You Say the Battle Is Over", "A Song for All Lovers", "Rocky Mountain High", "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado", "I'd Rather Be a Cowboy", "For You", "I'm Sorry", "Fly Away", "Two Different Directions", "Shanghai Breezes", "Annie's Song", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Wild Montana Skies", "Darcy Farrow", "Poems, Prayers, & Promises", "The Harder They Fall", "Bet On the Blues", "Falling Out of Love", "Calypso", "Amazon", "Leaving on a Jet Plane/Goodbye Again"), Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Back Home Again", "A Song for All Lovers", "Rocky Mountain High", "I'd Rather Be a Cowboy", "For You", "I'm Sorry", "Fly Away", "Shanghai Breezes", "Annie's Song", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Wild Montana Skies", "Poems, Prayers, & Promises", "Calypso", "Leaving on a Jet Plane/Goodbye Again")  Less 1995
  • Primary photo for The SimpsonsThe Simpsons (TV Series) – Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders") (1 episode, 1994)  Less 1994 1
    • Bart of Darkness (Sep 4, 1994) – Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders")  Less
  • Primary photo for Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (2 episodes, 1992), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (2 episodes, 1992)  Less 1992–1994 4
    • Invasion USA (Jul 23, 1994) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less
    • Radar Secret Service (Dec 18, 1993) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
    • Attack of the Eye Creatures (Dec 5, 1992) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
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  • Primary photo for Tuttu juttuTuttu juttu (TV Series) – Writer ("Se on rakkautta oikeaa" (Perhaps Love)) (1 episode, 1992)  Less 1992 1
    • Episode #1.11 (May 7, 1992) – Writer ("Se on rakkautta oikeaa" (Perhaps Love))  Less
  • Primary photo for Higher GroundHigher Ground (TV Movie) – Jim Clayton, Co-Executive Producer  Less 1988
  • Primary photo for FoxfireFoxfire (TV Movie) – Dillard Nations  Less 1987
  • Primary photo for Magnum, P.I.Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) – Performer ("Looking For Space") (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("Looking For Space") (1 episode, 1987)  Less 1987 1
    • Limbo (Apr 15, 1987) – Performer ("Looking For Space") (uncredited), Writer ("Looking For Space") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for The Christmas GiftThe Christmas Gift (TV Movie) – George Billings, Performer ("Love Again"), Writer ("Love Again")  Less 1986
  • Primary photo for DisneylandDisneyland (TV Series) – Max Sinclair (1 episode, 1986)  Less 1986 1
  • Primary photo for George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special SpecialGeorge Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (TV Special) – Himself, Performer ("Perhaps Love"), Writer ("Perhaps Love")  Less 1986
  • Primary photo for The Benny Hill ShowThe Benny Hill Show (TV Series) – Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 1985), Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 1970)  Less 1970–1985 2
  • Primary photo for Mocedades: 15 años de músicaMocedades: 15 años de música (TV Movie) – Writer ("Así fue nuestro amor")  Less 1984
  • Primary photo for Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsRocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (TV Special) – Himself, Composer, Producer, Performer ("Happy Trails", "Home on the Range", "Grandma's Feather Bed", "It's in Every One of Us") (uncredited)  Less 1983
  • Primary photo for Seven Brides for Seven BrothersSeven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV Series) – Music ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 1982), Lyrics ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (1 episode, 1982)  Less 1982 1
    • Gold Fever (Oct 13, 1982) – Lyrics ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Music ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")  Less
  • Primary photo for The Kingston Trio and Friends: ReunionThe Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion (TV Movie) – Writer ("Leaving On A Jet Plane")  Less 1982
  • Primary photo for Mensen zoals jij en ikMensen zoals jij en ik (TV Series) – Performer ("Silver Bells") (1 episode, 1981)  Less 1981 1
  • Primary photo for John Denver: Music and the MountainsJohn Denver: Music and the Mountains (TV Special) – Himself, Producer  Less 1981
  • Primary photo for John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (TV Movie) – Himself - Host, Performer ("The Twelve Days of Christmas" (uncredited), "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (uncredited), "The Peace Carol" (uncredited), "A Baby Just Like You", "When the River Meets the Sea", "Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913", "The Christmas Wish" (uncredited), "Alfie: The Christmas Tree" (uncredited), "It's in Every One of Us" (uncredited), "Silent Night/Stille Nacht" (uncredited), "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (uncredited)), Writer ("A Baby Just Like You", "Alfie: The Christmas Tree" (uncredited))  Less 1979
  • Primary photo for The Muppet ShowThe Muppet Show (TV Series) – Performer ("Garden Song", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Grandma's Feather Bed") (1 episode, 1979), Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders") (1 episode, 1978), Himself - Special Guest Star (1 episode, 1979)  Less 1978–1979 2
    • John Denver (Sep 15, 1979) – Himself - Special Guest Star, Performer ("Garden Song", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Grandma's Feather Bed")  Less
    • Cheryl Ladd (Nov 4, 1978) – Writer ("Sunshine on My Shoulders") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of SongThe Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song (TV Special) – Song Performer 'Rhymes & Reasons', Performer ("Rhymes and Reasons", "Put A Little Love In Your Heart"), Writer ("Rhymes and Reasons")  Less 1979
  • Primary photo for Fernseh-KleintheaterFernseh-Kleintheater (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 1977)  Less 1977 1
    • Episode #1.16 (Dec 23, 1977) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane")  Less
  • Primary photo for Sinatra and FriendsSinatra and Friends (TV Special) – Himself - Singer, Performer ("Where or When", "My Sweet Lady", "September Song", "Everybody Ought to Be in Love") (uncredited), Writer ("My Sweet Lady") (uncredited)  Less 1977
  • Primary photo for Carpenters Very First Television SpecialCarpenters Very First Television Special (TV Special) – Himself, Writer ("Poems Prayers & Promises")  Less 1976
  • Primary photo for DollyDolly (TV Series) – Writer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders") (1 episode), Writer ("Thank God I'm a Country Girl") (1 episode, 1976)  Less 1976 2
    • Episode #1.24 – Writer ("Sunshine On My Shoulders")  Less
    • Episode #1.4 (Feb 22, 1976) – Writer ("Thank God I'm a Country Girl")  Less
  • Primary photo for Rocky Mountain ChristmasRocky Mountain Christmas (TV Special) – Himself, Performer ("Fly Away", "Friends with You", "Silent Night"), Writer ("Fly Away")  Less 1975
  • Primary photo for The Ernie Sigley ShowThe Ernie Sigley Show (TV Series) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (4 episodes, 1974), Writer ("Follow Me") (2 episodes, 1975), Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 1974), Writer ("Goodbye Again") (1 episode, 1974)  Less 1974–1975 8
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  • Primary photo for The Dodge Dancing PartyThe Dodge Dancing Party (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 1975)  Less 1975 1
    • America on the Move (Nov 1, 1975) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (uncredited)  Less
  • Primary photo for SunshineSunshine (TV Series) – Composer (theme music)  Less 1975– 
  • Primary photo for Doris Day TodayDoris Day Today (TV Movie) – Himself, Performer ("Sunshine Medley: Walking In The Sunshine / You Are the Sunshine of My Life / Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows / You Are My Sunshine / Sunshine on my Shoulders /, "Follow Me"), Writer ("Sunshine Medley: Walking In The Sunshine / You Are the Sunshine of My Life / Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows / You Are My Sunshine / Sunshine on my Shoulders /, "Follow Me")  Less 1975
  • Primary photo for The RangersThe Rangers (TV Movie) – Lyricist (theme music)  Less 1974
  • Primary photo for SierraSierra (TV Series) – Lyricist (theme music) (10 episodes, 1974)  Less 1974 10
    • The Fawn (Dec 12, 1974) – Lyricist (theme music)  Less
    • Time Off (Nov 21, 1974) – Lyricist (theme music)  Less
    • The Trek (Nov 14, 1974) – Lyricist (theme music)  Less
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  • Primary photo for Sounds Like Les DawsonSounds Like Les Dawson (TV Special) – Writer ("Take Me Home, Country Roads") (uncredited)  Less 1974
  • Primary photo for CountdownCountdown (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1974), Performer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 1974), Writer ("Annie's Song") (1 episode, 1974)  Less 1974 1
    • Episode #1.2 (Nov 15, 1974) – Himself (archive footage), Performer ("Annie's Song"), Writer ("Annie's Song")  Less
  • Primary photo for The New LandThe New Land (TV Series) – Composer  Less 1974– 
  • Primary photo for McCloudMcCloud (TV Series) – Deputy Dewey Cobb (1 episode, 1974), Performer ("Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado") (1 episode, 1974)  Less 1974 1
    • The Colorado Cattle Caper (Feb 24, 1974) – Deputy Dewey Cobb, Performer ("Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado")  Less
  • Primary photo for SunshineSunshine (TV Movie) – Original Songs (words and music), Soundtrack ("Take Me Home, Country Roads"), Lyrics ("My Sweet Lady", "Day Dreams", "Goodbye Again", "Poems, Prayers And Promises", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Winter"), Music ("My Sweet Lady", "Day Dreams", "Goodbye Again", "Poems, Prayers And Promises", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Winter")  Less 1973
  • Primary photo for Owen Marshall, Counselor at LawOwen Marshall, Counselor at Law (TV Series) – Clark (1 episode, 1973)  Less 1973 1
  • Primary photo for The Graham Kennedy ShowThe Graham Kennedy Show (TV Series) – Writer ("Leaving on a Jet Plane") (1 episode, 1972)  Less 1972 1
  • Primary photo for The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) – The Mitchell Trio (1 episode, 1967)  Less 1967 1
Self (93 titles)YEARBUDGETUS Gross / WORLDWIDE
Archive Footage (19 titles)YEARBUDGETUS Gross / WORLDWIDE
  • Primary photo for CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015 (Video) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 2017
  • Primary photo for My Music: 60s & 70s Slow SongsMy Music: 60s & 70s Slow Songs (TV Movie) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 2015
  • Primary photo for Sounds of the 70s 2Sounds of the 70s 2 (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 2012)  Less 2012
  • Primary photo for 20 to 120 to 1 (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 2008)  Less 2008
  • Primary photo for LegendsLegends (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 2007)  Less 2007
  • Primary photo for I Love the '70s: Volume 2I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (TV Series) – Himself  Less 2006– 
  • Primary photo for Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner ErhardTransformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard – Himself - est Graduate (archive footage)  Less 2006 $300K $25K / $975K
  • Primary photo for A Song's Best Friend: John Denver RememberedA Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered (TV Special) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 2005
  • Primary photo for CMT: Class of 1975CMT: Class of 1975 (TV Movie) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 2005
  • Primary photo for The GreatestThe Greatest (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 2004)  Less 2004
  • Primary photo for The Century of the SelfThe Century of the Self (TV Mini-series) – Himself (1 episode, 2002)  Less 2002
  • Primary photo for Behind the MusicBehind the Music (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1998)  Less 1998
    • John Denver (Sep 20, 1998) – Himself (archive footage)  Less
  • Primary photo for Great PerformancesGreat Performances (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1998)  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for Close to You: Remembering the CarpentersClose to You: Remembering the Carpenters (TV Movie) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 1997
  • Primary photo for The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (TV Movie) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 1986
  • Primary photo for Childrens Songs and Stories with the MuppetsChildrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets (Video) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 1985
  • Primary photo for Muppet Video: Country Music with the MuppetsMuppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets (Video) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 1985
  • Primary photo for Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on TelevisionTexaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television (TV Special) – Himself (archive footage)  Less 1975
  • Primary photo for CountdownCountdown (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1974)  Less 1974
    • Episode #1.2 (Nov 15, 1974) – Himself (archive footage)  Less

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