Hank Williams

Hank Williams

Acting
1923-09-17

Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles

#1Country Music

Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes as Himself (archive footage)

7.3 / 10
Documentary

Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.

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#2Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

7.6 / 10
Documentary

With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.

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#3In the Hank Williams Tradition

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m as Self (Archive Footage)

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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#4The Winding Stream

Movie - 2014, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

6.5 / 10
DocumentaryFamilyHistory

The story of the American music dynasty, the Carters and Cashes, and their decades-long influence on popular music.

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#5Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.5 / 10
MusicDocumentary

This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his career. Although his reputation as a songwriter stands supreme, Dylan has often covered tracks from vintage blues, folk and country performers or incorporated elements from them into his own material. "Down The Tracks" explores the lives and work of many of these artists and how Dylan interacted with them through archive performance and interview footage alongside new interviews and documentary material.

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#6Country Music on Broadway

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m as Self

9.0 / 10
Music

A country music show comes to Broadway with the only big screen appearance of the legendary Hank Williams.

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#7Louisiana Hayride: Cradle To The Stars

Movie - 2005, 2h 15m as Self (archive footage)

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

The Louisiana Hayride was a radio show that gave fresh talent a chance to perfect their distinct performance styles before a weekly live audience. During its heyday, between 1948-1958 "the hayride" rivaled even Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry in the number of listen-ship.

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#8Hank Williams: Kate Smith TV Shows

Movie - 1952, 2h 15m as artist

8.8 / 10
Music

Hank Williams made two appearances on the Kate Smith TV Show in 1952, on 03/26/1952 and on 04/23/1952. The recordings from these two episodes provide us with with the only known available video of the legendary Hank Williams performing. Other guests on the show include Roy Acuff, June Carter and Anita Carter. Performances include Hey, Good Lookin', Cold Cold Heart, I Saw the Light, I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You) and Glory Bound Train.

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