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Carl Perkins
Acting

Carl Perkins

Born 1932-04-09
Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

Known For

Prominent works featuring Carl Perkins

Into the Night
Movie
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Into the Night

1985
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Classic Albums
TV
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Classic Albums

1997
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American Bandstand
TV
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American Bandstand

1957
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The Dick Clark Show
TV
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The Dick Clark Show

1958
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The Johnny Cash Show
TV
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The Johnny Cash Show

1969
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SCTV Network 90
TV
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SCTV Network 90

1981
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My Darling Vivian
Movie
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My Darling Vivian

2020
TMDB3.5
Austin City Limits: Country
TV
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Austin City Limits: Country

2001
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Jamboree!
Movie
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Jamboree!

1957
TMDB2.7
Music for Montserrat
Movie
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Music for Montserrat

1997
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (32 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973Self / AppearanceMovie2020
My Darling VivianMy Darling VivianSelf (archive footage)Movie2020
Johnny Cash: Live On AirJohnny Cash: Live On AirSelfMovie2008
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road ShowElvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road ShowSelf (archive footage)Movie2006
A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The CricketsA Tribute To Buddy Holly And The CricketsHimselfMovie2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodyEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodySelf (archive footage)Movie2004
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun RecordsGood Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun RecordsSelf (archive footage)Movie2001
Austin City Limits: CountryAustin City Limits: CountrySelf / AppearanceTV Series2001
Music for MontserratMusic for MontserratSelfMovie1997
Go Cat Go!Go Cat Go!SelfMovie1997
Go Cat Go!Go Cat Go!Executive ProducerMovie1997
Classic AlbumsClassic AlbumsSelf (archive footage)TV Series1997
Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday ConcertLet It Rock - The 60th Birthday ConcertHimselfMovie1995
The Judds: Their Final ConcertThe Judds: Their Final ConcertSelfMovie1991
Wild Texas WindWild Texas WindSongsMovie1991
The Movie Life of GeorgeThe Movie Life of GeorgeSelfMovie1989
The Real Patsy ClineThe Real Patsy ClineHimself (archive footage)Movie1989
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I AmJerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I AmSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly SessionCarl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly SessionSelfMovie1985
Into the NightInto the NightMr. WilliamsMovie1985
Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concertJerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concertSelfMovie1982
The Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in ChicagoThe Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in ChicagoSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
SCTV Network 90SCTV Network 90SelfTV Series1981
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977SelfMovie1977
Johnny Cash in CopenhagenJohnny Cash in CopenhagenSelfMovie1971
Johnny Cash at San QuentinJohnny Cash at San QuentinSelfMovie1969
The Johnny Cash ShowThe Johnny Cash ShowSelfTV Series1969
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His MusicJohnny Cash: The Man, His World, His MusicSelfMovie1969
The Dick Clark ShowThe Dick Clark ShowSelfTV Series1958
Jamboree!Jamboree!HimselfMovie1957
American BandstandAmerican BandstandSelfTV Series1957
Jerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis ShowJerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis ShowSelf / AppearanceMovie—