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Johnny Cash

Acting 71 (deceased) years old Kingsland, Arkansas, USA ★ 1.1
Born: February 26, 1932
Died: September 12, 2003

Biography

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John R. "Johnny" Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Late in his career, Cash covered songs by several rock artists, among them the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails and he covered the synthpop band Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus.

Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" freight train sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; for providing free concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark performance clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". He traditionally started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." and usually following it up with his standard "Folsom Prison Blues."

Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm" and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers, including "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue"; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson"; as well as railroad songs including "Hey, Porter" and "Rock Island Line".

Cash, a devout but troubled Christian, has been characterized as a "lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges." A Biblical scholar, he penned a Christian novel titled Man in White, and he made a spoken word recording of the entire New King James Version of the New Testament. Even so, Cash declared that he was "the biggest sinner of them all", and viewed himself overall as a complicated and contradictory man. Accordingly, Cash is said to have "contained multitudes", and has been deemed "the philosopher-prince of American country music".

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Known For

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Self (archive footage) 2021
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line Self (archive Footage) 2006
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President Self (archive footage) 2020
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) 2012
Murder in Coweta County
Murder in Coweta County Lamar Potts 1983

Filmography

Acting Credits (187)

Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Newport and the Great Folk Dream Self (archive footage) 2025
Highway 99: A Double Album
Highway 99: A Double Album Self [Archival] 2025
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies Self (archive footage) 2025
Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash
Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 2025
Hits That Missed at the BBC
Hits That Missed at the BBC Self (archive footage) 2024
June
June Self (archive footage) 2023
The Universe
The Universe Self (archive footage) 2023
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon Self (archive footage) 2022
Roy Orbison Forever
Roy Orbison Forever Self (archive footage) 2022
The Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland
The Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland 2021
Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends
Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends Self (archive footage) 2021
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Self (archive footage) 2021
This Is Pop
This Is Pop Self (archive footage) 2021
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain Self (archive footage) 2020
Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973
Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973 Self 2020
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President Self (archive footage) 2020
Big Sur Choo Choo
Big Sur Choo Choo Narrator (voice) (archive footage) 2020
My Darling Vivian
My Darling Vivian Self (archive footage) 2020
Country Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop
Country Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop 2019
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Self (archive footage) 2019
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s Self (archive footage) 2019
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) 2019
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black Self (archive footage) 2018
Året var 1968
Året var 1968 Self (archive footage) 2018
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End Self - Performer 2016
The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws
The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws Self 2016
We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited
We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited Self (archive footage) 2015
Johnny Cash: American Rebel
Johnny Cash: American Rebel Self (archive footage) 2015
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC Self (archive footage) 2015
The Seventies
The Seventies Self (archive footage) 2015
I Am Johnny Cash
I Am Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) 2015
Country Kings at the BBC
Country Kings at the BBC 2014
The Winding Stream
The Winding Stream Self (archive footage) 2014
America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville
America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville Self (archive footage) 2014
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies Self (archive footage) 2013
My Father And The Man In Black
My Father And The Man In Black Self (archive footage) 2013
Song by Song
Song by Song Self (archive footage) 2012
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) 2012
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots Self (archive footage) 2012
Johnny Cash: Long Black Veil
Johnny Cash: Long Black Veil Self 2009
Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD)
Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD) Self (archive footage) 2009
Cash for Kenya
Cash for Kenya Self (archive footage) 2008
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Self 2008
Johnny Cash's America
Johnny Cash's America Self (archive footage) 2008
Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances
Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances himself 2008
Legends in Concert - Johnny Cash: The Man In Black - His Early Years
Legends in Concert - Johnny Cash: The Man In Black - His Early Years 2008
Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show
Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show Self (archive footage) 2008
Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend
Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend 2008
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival Self 2007
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame Self (archive footage) 2007
Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes
Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes Self (archive footage) 2007
Opry Video Classics: Duets
Opry Video Classics: Duets Self (archive footage) 2007
Opry Video Classics : Legends
Opry Video Classics : Legends Self (archive footage) 2007
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Self (archive footage) 2007
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971 Self 2007
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song Self 2007
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs Self (archive footage) 2007
Glen Campbell | Good Times Again
Glen Campbell | Good Times Again Self 2007
The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash
The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash Self (archive footage) 2007
Johnny Cash: Music in Review
Johnny Cash: Music in Review Self 2007
Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland
Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland Self 2006
Legends
Legends Self (archive footage) 2006
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show Self (archive footage) 2006
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen Self (archive footage) 2006
Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation
Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation Self 2006
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line Self (archive Footage) 2006
Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party'
Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party' 2006
Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993
Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993 Self 2006
The World's Greatest Gigs
The World's Greatest Gigs Self (archive footage) 2005
Johnny Cash: Live from Austin, TX
Johnny Cash: Live from Austin, TX Self 2005
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
The Work of Director Mark Romanek Self (archive footage) 2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan Self (archive footage) 2005
Johnny Cash: Ridin' the Rails
Johnny Cash: Ridin' the Rails Self 2005
VH1 Storytellers
VH1 Storytellers Self 2005
Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994
Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994 Self 2005
Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4
Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 Self 2005
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7 Self 2005
Johnny Cash: Live From Austin TX
Johnny Cash: Live From Austin TX Self 2005
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early Years
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early Years Self 2005
Johnny Cash Live Remember Me The Man In Black
Johnny Cash Live Remember Me The Man In Black Self 2005
Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best
Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best Self 2004
Country Anthology Classics Volume 2
Country Anthology Classics Volume 2 (archive footage) 2004
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Self (archive footage) 2004
Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line 2004
The Highwaymen: On the Road Again
The Highwaymen: On the Road Again Self 2003
Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance
Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance Self - Vocals 2003
The Hunted
The Hunted Narrator (voice) (uncredited) 2003
This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years 2002
Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959
Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959 2002
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records Self (archive footage) 2001
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 Self - Special Guest Star 2001
Johnny Cash Greatest Hits
Johnny Cash Greatest Hits Self 2001
Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day
Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day Self 2000
Johnny Cash: The Anthology
Johnny Cash: The Anthology 2000
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story Self 1999
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
A Tribute to Johnny Cash Self 1999
All My Friends Are Cowboys
All My Friends Are Cowboys Johnny 1998
Classic Albums
Classic Albums Self (archive footage) 1997
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story Self 1996
Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center
Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center Self - Vocals, Guitars 1994
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work Self 1993
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman Self - Musical Guest 1993
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O Self 1993
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Self 1993
Someone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders
Someone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders Narrator (voice) 1993
Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham Self 1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Kid Cole 1993
Renegade
Renegade 1992
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum Self 1990
All-Star Salute to Ralph Emery
All-Star Salute to Ralph Emery Self - Host 1990
The Simpsons
The Simpsons Space Coyote (voice) 1989
Tennessee Nights
Tennessee Nights 1989
George Jones: Same Ole Me
George Jones: Same Ole Me Self 1989
Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder
Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder Elder Davy Crockett 1988
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am 1987
Stagecoach
Stagecoach Marshal Curly Wilcox 1986
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James Frank James 1986
North and South
North and South John Brown 1985
The Baron and the Kid
The Baron and the Kid The Baron 1984
Johnny Cash Christmas 1983
Johnny Cash Christmas 1983 Self 1983
Adrift at Sea
Adrift at Sea McLoughlin 1983
Murder in Coweta County
Murder in Coweta County Lamar Potts 1983
Wogan
Wogan Self 1982
Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert
Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert 1982
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman Self - Musical Guest 1982
Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland
Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland Self 1981
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends Self 1981
The Pride of Jesse Hallam
The Pride of Jesse Hallam Jesse Hallam 1981
Johnny Cash: London 1981
Johnny Cash: London 1981 1981
Johnny Cash and the Country Girls
Johnny Cash and the Country Girls Self 1981
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Self 1980
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979 Self 1979
Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979
Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979 Self - Vocals 1979
The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors Self 1978
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 Self 1978
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy Self 1978
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls Self 1978
Thaddeus Rose and Eddie
Thaddeus Rose and Eddie Thaddeus Rose 1978
Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration
Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration Self 1978
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 Self 1977
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 Self 1976
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show Self - Special Guest Star 1976
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self - Host 1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self (uncredited) 1975
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn Self 1974
Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie Caleb Hodgekiss 1974
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus Self 1973
Musikladen
Musikladen Self 1972
Eat the Document
Eat the Document Self 1972
Johnny Cash - Live at Beat Club
Johnny Cash - Live at Beat Club Self 1972
Johnny Cash in Copenhagen
Johnny Cash in Copenhagen Self 1971
Columbo
Columbo Tommy Brown 1971
A Gunfight
A Gunfight Abe Cross 1971
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family Variety Show Host (uncredited) 1970
The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show Self 1970
Drei mal neun
Drei mal neun Self 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land Johnny Cash 1970
The Jim Nabors Hour
The Jim Nabors Hour 1969
Johnny Cash at San Quentin
Johnny Cash at San Quentin Self 1969
The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show Self - Host 1969
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music Self 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Self 1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Self 1968
Festival
Festival Self 1967
CMA Awards
CMA Awards Self 1967
Road to Nashville
Road to Nashville Self 1966
Shindig!
Shindig! Self - Singer 1964
Die Drehscheibe
Die Drehscheibe Self 1964
Hootenanny Hoot
Hootenanny Hoot Self 1963
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
The Night Rider
The Night Rider Johnny Laredo 1962
Five Minutes to Live
Five Minutes to Live Johnny Cabot 1961
The Grammys
The Grammys Self 1959
The Rebel
The Rebel Pratt 1959
The Deputy
The Deputy Bo Braddock 1959
The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour Self 1959
The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show Self 1958
Wagon Train
Wagon Train Frank Hoag 1957
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show Self 1956
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney Self 1954
The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show Self 1954
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948
Red Dead Western
Red Dead Western Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash: Live in Prague
Johnny Cash: Live in Prague Self
Johnny Cash Live at the Forum, Inglewood California 1986
Johnny Cash Live at the Forum, Inglewood California 1986 Self
Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977

Directing Credits (1)

Writing Credits (5)

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