Billy Swan

Billy Swan

Acting
1942-05-12
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA

Biography

William Lance "Billy" Swan is an American Country singer-songwriter, best known for his 1974 single, "I Can Help".

Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles

#1Midi Première

Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes as Self

9.0 / 10
Reality

Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.

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#2Numéro un

Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes as Self

7.5 / 10
Reality

A French variety show.

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#3Wild at Heart

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m as Billy Swan

7.0 / 10
CrimeThrillerRomance

Young lovers Sailor and Lula hit the road to start a new life together away from the wrath of Lula’s deranged, disapproving mother, who has hired a team of hitmen to cut the lovers’ surreal honeymoon short.

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#4Disco

Drama Series - 1971, 16 episodes as Self

8.8 / 10
Talk

Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It generally aired on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30PM, each show running 45 minutes. 133 shows were produced. The show was hosted by German actor and comedian Ilja Richter. Its lesser known predecessor on ZDF, 4-3-2-1 Hot & Sweet was aired between 1966 and 1970, presenters included Ilja Richter and Suzanne Doucet. Disco generally served a younger pop-oriented audience compared to ZDF's Hitparade, and until 1972, its main competitor was Beat-Club, followed by Musikladen, both on ARD. Repeats of Disco have been aired since 1984 on ZDF Musikkanal, after its closedown in 1989 on 3sat. Since 2004, the digital ZDF Theaterkanal aired repeats of the entire series. In 2007, ZDF Dokukanal began to air reruns, starting with episodes from 1975 and also multiple repeats of the series have been shown on hit24 in 2008. The show focussed on chart hits current at the time of airing, giving about equal airtime to international pop music and German Schlager. Despite its name, it did not particularly focus on disco music although it featured many disco hits as long as they were chart relevant..

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#5Starparade

Drama Series - 1968, 16 episodes as Self

10.0 / 10
Talk

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#6Stagecoach

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m as Tonto Bartender

5.4 / 10
TV MovieWestern

Story follows a stagecoach ride through Old West Apache territory. On board are a cavalry man's pregnant wife, a prostitute with a broken heart, a Marshal taking in his prisoner Johnny Ringo, a crooked gambler, and the infamous Doc Holliday

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#7La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

7.2 / 10
HistoryDocumentary

In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a new era of modernity. One of his first decisions was to break up the ORTF with the creation of three new television channels: TF1, Antenne 2 and FR3. Three new public channels but autonomous and competing. It is a race for the audience which is engaged then, and from now on the channels will make the war! This competition will give birth to a real golden age for television programs, with variety shows in the forefront. The stars of the song are going to invade the living rooms of the French for their biggest pleasure. This unedited documentary tells the story of the metamorphosis of this television of the early 1970s, between freedom of tone, scandals, political intrigues and programs that have become mythical.

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#8Songwriter

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m as Roarers Band

5.5 / 10
DramaMusic

Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder, has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten involved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky, who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with Blackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his family and reclaim his songs.

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#9In the Hank Williams Tradition

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.

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#10Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Movie - 1993, 2h 15m as Self

7.0 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

Interviews with celebrities such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Dennis Hopper and Willie Nelson examine the remarkable career of actor-performer Kris Kristofferson, who successfully bridged the gap between Hollywood and Nashville. From his mastery of the "New Nashville" sound on his 1972 album "Jesus Was a Capricorn" to his role in the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Kristofferson has shown an agility that's hard to match.

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#11Allison Sydney Harrison

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m as Doorman

8.0 / 10
CrimeDramaTV Movie

The story, set in San Francisco, depicts the adventures of Allison Sydney Harrison, a high-school student who teams with her wealthy private-detective father David Harrison to solve crimes. In the pilot, Allison and David team to solve the murder of a beautiful woman. The prime suspect is their chauffeur, Pat Rosetti.

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#12Kris Kristofferson: Live from Austin, TX

Movie - 2006, 2h 15m as Self - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

10.0 / 10
Music

New West Records and Austin City Limits collaborated to release full, one-hour concert performances which were previously edited to fit the half-hour TV broadcast. These performances have been re-mixed and re-mastered in stereo and 5.1 surround sound. This performance by Kris Kristofferson on Austin City Limits was recorded on September 14th, 1981.

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#13Havana Jam '79

Movie - 2009, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

The story of the celebration of the historic three-day Havana Jam festival at the Karl Marx Theatre, in Havana, Cuba, from March 2-4, 1979.

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