About

Known credits:
8
Birthday:
1944-03-07
Place of birth:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Townes Van Zandt

Overview

John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.

Known for

Acting
2021 Without Getting Killed or Caught Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2015 Heartworn Highways Revisited Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2010 For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2004 Be Here to Love Me Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1993 Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms Actor Self N/A
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1991 Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam Actor Himself N/A
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1989 Houston 1988: A Private Concert Actor himself N/A
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1976 Heartworn Highways Actor Self 59
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