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Joan Baez

Actress

Joan Baez

  • Born: 9 January 1941, Staten Island, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $11 million

Joan Baez is a renowned folk singer, songwriter, and activist. She is best known for her powerful voice and her contributions to music and social justice. Baez gained fame in the 1960s with songs like 'Diamonds and Rust' and has maintained a respected career…

About Joan Baez

Joan Baez is a renowned folk singer, songwriter, and activist. She is best known for her powerful voice and her contributions to music and social justice. Baez gained fame in the 1960s with songs like 'Diamonds and Rust' and has maintained a respected career as a performer and advocate for peace and civil rights.

Born
9 January 1941, Staten Island, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Spouses
David Harris (1968-1973)
Children
1, Gabriel Harris
Parents
Joan Baez Sr., Armenian Baez
Estimated net worth
$11 million

Fun facts about Joan Baez

  • Joan Baez was the first artist to record Bob Dylan's songs, helping to launch his career.
  • She was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and often performed at protests and rallies.

Famous Joan Baez quotes

“The most important thing is to be true to yourself.”
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise, 2023
“I think we have to be brave enough to ask the right questions.”
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise, 2023
“Action is the antidote to despair.”
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise, 2023

Joan Baez filmography

Cast (103)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Newport and the Great Folk Dream MovieSelf (archive footage)9.0
2025Janis Ian: Breaking Silence MovieSelf5.5
2025Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TVSelf - Musician and Activist6.7
2024Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center MovieUnknown character
2024Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley MovieSelf (archive footage)7.5
2024Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony MovieSelf - interviewee / performer
2023Joan Baez: I Am a Noise MovieSelf6.8
20222022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf (voice)8.2
2022Ennio MovieSelf8.3
2021A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings MovieSelf
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends MovieSelf (archive footage)6.6
2020Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort MovieSelf (archive footage)1.0
2019Rollin' Rain and Hard Thunder: A Compilation Film MovieSelf
2019Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese MovieThe Balladeer7.0
2019Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation MovieSelf7.3
2019Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 MovieSelf
2019Joan Baez: The Fare Thee Well Tour 2018/2019 MovieSelf6.3
2018Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 MovieSelf
2018King in the Wilderness MovieSelf7.0
2016Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley MovieSelf
2016Joan Baez: 75th Birthday Celebration MovieSelf7.0
2015Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live MovieSelf - Special Guest8.4
2015... Sings Dylan II MovieSelf (archive footage)7.8
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2014The Stars Behind the Iron Curtain MovieSelf (archive footage)
2014Sharon Isbin: Troubadour MovieSelf - interviewee
2014Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited MovieSelf
2013Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' MovieSelf8.0
2013Martin Luther King and the March on Washington MovieSelf10.0
2011Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune MovieSelf6.6
2009Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound MovieSelf6.7
2009Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel MovieSelf6.0
2009Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 MovieSelf7.6
2009Bulles de Vian MovieSelf5.0
2009Woodstock: Untold Stories MovieSelf
2008Q&A TVSelf - Panelist3.7
2007The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival MovieSelf8.1
200765 Revisited MovieSelf (archive footage)9.4
2007Pete Seeger: The Power of Song MovieSelf7.0
2007Slacker Uprising MovieSelf5.3
2006Folk Britannia TVSelf (archival footage)
2005No Direction Home: Bob Dylan MovieSelf7.8
2004Live Aid MovieSelf9.2
2004Rolling Thunder Revue - 1975-1976 Video Anthology MovieSelf (archive footage)
2002Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour MovieSelf4.5
1999Where Are They Now? TVSelf6.7
1997Leute heute TVSelf5.2
1996Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival MovieSelf6.8
1994The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg MovieSelf5.7
1993Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work MovieSelf7.0
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Musical Guest6.5
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1990Berkeley in the Sixties MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
1989We Shall Overcome MovieSelf7.0
1987Bains de Minuit TVSelf8.7
1987Le monde est à vous TVSelf
1987Sacrée soirée TVSelf5.7
1987The Return of Bruno MovieJoan Baez6.5
1986In Remembrance of Martin MovieSelf8.0
1986An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. MovieUnknown character
1985Live Aid MovieSelf7.8
1984Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' MovieSelf6.5
1984Merton: A Film Biography MovieSelf7.8
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf6.8
1982Fame TVJoan Baez6.8
1980Heut' abend TVSelf7.0
1979Okay TVSelf
1978Renaldo and Clara MovieThe Woman in White7.9
1977Please Turn the Page TVSelf6.0
1976The Memory of Justice MovieSelf6.8
1976Bob Dylan: Hard Rain MovieSelf9.5
1976The Muppet Show TVSelf - Special Guest Star8.0
1976Bob Dylan: Rolling Thunder Revue, Clearwater 1976 MovieSelf
1975Numéro un TVSelf7.5
1974Rockpalast TVUnknown character8.5
1974Sing Sing Thanksgiving MovieSelf9.0
1973The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 MovieSelf7.0
1972The Midnight Special TVSelf8.1
1972Scruggs: A Festival of Music MovieSelf
1972Le Grand Échiquier TVSelf8.0
1972Le Grand Échiquier TVSelf - Main Guest8.0
1972The Making of Silent Running MovieSelf8.0
1972Sing Sing Thanksgiving MovieSelf8.0
1971Celebration at Big Sur MovieSelf3.7
1971Dynamite Chicken MovieSelf5.5
1971Joan Baez - Blessed Are MovieSelf
1971Wondering About Things MovieSelf
1970Carry It On MovieSelf
1970Woodstock MovieSelf7.6
1970King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
1969Playboy After Dark TVUnknown character4.0
1968The Dick Cavett Show TVSelf - Guest6.8
1967Titel, Thesen, Temperamente TVSelf6.5
1967Festival MovieSelf6.0
1967Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back MovieSelf7.4
1965The Big T.N.T. Show MovieSelf8.5
1965Joan Baez In Concert TVSelf (archive footage)8.0
1964The March MovieSelf7.0
1963Tonight in Person TVSelf7.0
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1961The Mike Douglas Show TVSelf5.8
1959Discorama TVSelf8.0
TBAJoan Baez released from jail in Oakland MovieUnknown character

Crew (4)

YearTitleRoleRating
1988To Kill a Priest MovieSongs · Sound6.2
1972Silent Running MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound6.4
1971Sacco & Vanzetti MovieSongs · Sound7.6
1968Everything or Nothing MovieMusic · Sound

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Questions about Joan Baez

What are some of Joan Baez's most successful songs?

Some of Joan Baez's most successful songs include 'Diamonds and Rust,' 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' and 'We Shall Overcome.'

Has Joan Baez won any major awards?

Yes, Joan Baez has received multiple awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

What was Joan Baez's first film?

Joan Baez's first film appearance was in the documentary 'Festival' released in 1967, which showcased the Newport Folk Festival.

What is Joan Baez known for besides music?

Besides music, Joan Baez is known for her activism, particularly her involvement in civil rights, anti-war movements, and social justice issues.

What is Joan Baez's estimated net worth?

Joan Baez's estimated net worth is reported to be around $11 million, reflecting her successful music career and activism.

How many children does Joan Baez have?

Joan Baez has one child, a son named Gabriel Harris, from her marriage to David Harris.

What are some highlights of Joan Baez's career?

Highlights of Joan Baez's career include her influential performances during the 1960s folk revival and her role in various social movements through music.

What is a notable milestone in Joan Baez's filmography?

A notable milestone in Joan Baez's filmography is her recent documentary 'Joan Baez: I Am a Noise' released in 2023, which explores her life and career.