Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings was a prominent American country music singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and outlaw country style. He gained fame with hits like 'Luckenbach, Texas' and his role in 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' His career spanned decades, earning him a reputation as... Read More
Known for
Maverick (1994)
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all...
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, with the help of their eye-catching cousin, Daisy and moonshine-running Uncle Jesse, try and save the family farm from...
Stagecoach (1986)
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,...
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| 2026 |
The Man with the Big HatAn unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2025 |
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the RoadiesA true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2024 |
The Greatest Night in PopOn a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2021 |
This Is PopUnknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2016 |
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the EndAn oral history of the Mount Rushmore of Country Music: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Interviews... |
Self - Performer | |
| 2016 |
The Highwaymen - Live American OutlawsThe Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Waylon Jennings: Live at the US FestivalWaylon Jennings appeared at the US Festival on June 4, 1983. It was billed as Country Day, with Waylon performing... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Johnny Cash: Live On AirSelection of live tracks by the late, great country singer. Includes full-length performances from The Johnny Cash Show, Bob Dylan's... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk HeroesFrom historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., comes this collection of 15 Grand Ole Opry performances, including Johnny Cash singing... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2007 |
Never Say Die: The Final Concert FilmWaylon Jennings played his last major concert at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium in January 2000. Never Say Die: The Final... |
Self | |
| 2006 | Self (archive footage) | ||
| 2006 | Self | ||
| 2003 |
The Highwaymen: On the Road AgainFour of the greatest legends of country music join together. Johnny Cash sings Folsom Prison Blues, Willie Nelson performs Always... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
This Land Is Your Land - Folk YearsFilmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music. |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
Saddle RashSaddle Rash is a canceled comedy animated series. The pilot episode was featured on March 24, 2002 on Cartoon Network's... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
Saddle RashArmless gunslinger Slim (Sam Seder) comes to town seeking revenge against bank robber Tommy Morgan (H. Jon Benjamin). Assisted by... |
Franny (voice) | |
| 2001 |
Austin City Limits: CountryAustin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures... |
Unknown character | |
| 2000 |
Chet Atkins: A Life in MusicA documentary that celebrates the life and career of musician and record executive Chet Atkins with guest stars including Dolly... |
Self | |
| 2000 |
Tom SawyerGet ready for a magical, fun-filled journey of adventure, fantasy and friendship! Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn... |
Judge Thatcher (voice) | |
| 2000 |
18 Wheels of JusticeJustice Department undercover agent Michael Cates’s family was killed after he testified against crime boss Jacob Calder. Now Cates is... |
Unknown character | |
| 1999 |
Behind The Music: The Day The Music DiedOn February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Waylon Jennings (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Outlaw JusticeIn the tradition of THE WILD BUNCH and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN comes this fast paced, action filled western with unforgettable... |
Tobey Naylor | |
| 1997 |
The Angry BeaversDaggett and Norbert Beaver are two young beaver brothers who have left their home to become bachelors in the forest... |
Unknown character | |
| 1996 |
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell.... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee MoonThe singer performs selections from his new album at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. with Waylon Jennings, Chet... |
Self - Special Guest | |
| 1994 |
MaverickBret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order... |
Man with Concealed Guns | |
| 1993 |
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-OWillie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event. |
Self | |
| 1990 |
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau ColiseumThe Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TXThe Live From Austin, Texas series takes the classic performances from the award-winning Austin City Limits TV show and makes... |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.The Authorized Video Biography. The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protégé to his battles... |
Self | |
| 1989 |
George Jones: Same Ole MeThey call him "Possum." They also call him "Country Music's Living Legend." His devotion to pure, down-home country music has... |
Self | |
| 1989 |
In the Hank Williams TraditionThis program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow... |
Self | |
| 1988 |
Tanner '88In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
Chet Atkins and FriendsFilmed live in Nashville, these musical talents demonstrate both their love and respect for Atkins as they take to the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1987 |
Married... with ChildrenAl Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates... |
Ironhead Haynes | |
| 1986 |
StagecoachStory follows a stagecoach ride through Old West Apache territory. On board are a cavalry man's pregnant wife, a prostitute... |
Hatfield (Gambler) | |
| 1985 |
NWA World Championship WrestlingShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers. |
Self | |
| 1985 |
Follow That BirdBig Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be... |
Truck Driver | |
| 1985 |
Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX '84Looking back, why did it take ten years to finally lure Waylon Jennings to the Austin City Limits stage for... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
We Are the World: The Story Behind the SongWe Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how... |
Self (uncredited) | |
| 1984 |
My Heroes Have Always Been CowboysWaylon Jennings joins a crew of cowboys from the Old 06 Ranch on a roundup. |
Self | |
| 1984 |
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic TeamStar studded show |
Self - Performer | |
| 1983 |
Country GoldCountry music artists perform their certified gold-record hits. |
Self | |
| 1982 |
I Love LibertyAn all-star variety special saluting America. |
Self | |
| 1981 |
George Jones: With a Little Help from His FriendsA tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens with Johnny Cash... |
Self | |
| 1981 |
The Oklahoma City DollsSusan Blakey plays Sally Jo Purkey, a factory worker who leads a rebellion among her co-workers for equal rights by... |
Wayne Doak | |
| 1979 |
Willie Nelson's 4th of July CelebrationIt's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
The Cheryl Ladd SpecialA TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes. |
Self | |
| 1979 |
The Dukes of HazzardCousins Bo and Luke Duke and their car "General Lee", assisted by Cousin Daisy and Uncle Jesse, have a running... |
The Balladeer | |
| 1978 |
Waylon Jennings - The Lost Outlaw PerformanceOn the evening of August 12, 1978, Waylon Jennings and The Waylons performed on the concert stage of the Grand... |
Self - Vocals, Guitar | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self (uncredited) | |
| 1975 |
MoonrunnersGrady and Bobby Lee run moonshine for Uncle Jesse, who prides himself on his old-school moonshining methods, and refuses to... |
Balladeer | |
| 1973 |
Rock ConcertDon Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created... |
Self | |
| 1972 |
The Midnight SpecialThe Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s,... |
Self | |
| 1970 |
Ned KellyUnable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money.... |
Balladere (voice) | |
| 1969 |
The Johnny Cash ShowThe Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series... |
Self | |
| 1969 |
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show hosted by singer Glen Campbell... |
Self | |
| 1966 |
Road to NashvilleA Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent... |
Self | |
| 1966 |
Nashville RebelDown a dusty road in the deep South, wanders a young man, Arlin Grove, with a guitar and his earthly... |
Arlin Grove | |
| TBA | Voix / Guitare |
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Got a question about Waylon Jennings?
Waylon Jennings had numerous successful songs including 'Good Hearted Woman,' 'Luckenbach, Texas,' and 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.' These tracks solidified his place in country music history.
Yes, Waylon Jennings won several awards including the Country Music Association Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, recognizing his contributions to the genre.
Waylon Jennings made his film debut in the 1974 movie 'The Last Picture Show,' which marked the beginning of his acting career alongside his music.
Waylon Jennings is known for pioneering the outlaw country movement, which emphasized artistic freedom and a more rebellious attitude in country music, influencing many artists who followed.
Waylon Jennings' estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful music and acting career over the decades.
Waylon Jennings left a lasting legacy in country music, known for his distinct sound and style that combined rock influences with traditional country, inspiring future generations of musicians.
In 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' Waylon Jennings served as the narrator and also performed the theme song, which became iconic and closely associated with the show.
Yes, Waylon Jennings collaborated with many artists, including Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, often working together on albums and tours that showcased their combined talents.