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Emmylou Harris
Acting

Emmylou Harris

Born 1947-04-02
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, John Denver, The Band, Elvis Costello, Conor Oberst, Mark Knopfler and Dolly Parton.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Emmylou Harris

Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman

1993
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
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The Colbert Report
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The Colbert Report

2005
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
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Big Love
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Big Love

2006
TMDB3.5
The Last Waltz
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The Last Waltz

1978
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Austin City Limits
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Austin City Limits

1975
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Rock Concert
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Rock Concert

1973
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The Jay Leno Show
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The Jay Leno Show

2009
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (95 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Lilith Fair: Building a MysteryLilith Fair: Building a MysterySelfMovie2025
Ringo & Friends at the RymanRingo & Friends at the RymanSelfMovie2025
Kris Kristofferson: Life & SongsKris Kristofferson: Life & SongsSelf (archive footage)Movie2025
Nanci Griffith: From a DistanceNanci Griffith: From a DistanceSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction CeremonyFolk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction CeremonySelf - intervieweeMovie2024
Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration In Words and MusicBruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration In Words and MusicSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
Johnson and Knopfler's Music LegendsJohnson and Knopfler's Music LegendsSelfTV Series2024
JuneJuneSelfMovie2023
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & RollDolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & RollSelfMovie2023
Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FMFeast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FMPerformerMovie2023
SherylSherylSelfMovie2022
Leftover Feelings: A Studio B RevivalLeftover Feelings: A Studio B RevivalSelfMovie2021
Invisible: Gay Women in Southern MusicInvisible: Gay Women in Southern MusicSelfMovie2021
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love YouDolly Parton: I Will Always Love YouSelf (archive footage)Movie2020
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The OpryDolly Parton: 50 Years At The OprySelfMovie2019
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceSelfMovie2019
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice GerrardYou Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice GerrardHerselfMovie2019
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny CashThe Gift: The Journey of Johnny CashSelfMovie2019
Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationJoni 75: A Birthday CelebrationSelfMovie2019
The KingThe KingSelfMovie2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017SelfMovie2018
Elvis Presley: The SearcherElvis Presley: The SearcherSelfTV Series2018
A Nashville ChristmasA Nashville ChristmasSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country MusicBorn in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country MusicSelfMovie2017
The Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisThe Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisSelfMovie2016
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and EmmylouSisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and EmmylouSelfMovie2016
We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears RevisitedWe're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears RevisitedSelfMovie2015
Revival: The Sam Bush StoryRevival: The Sam Bush StorySelfMovie2015
Bob Harris: My NashvilleBob Harris: My NashvilleSelfMovie2014
Country Queens at the BBCCountry Queens at the BBCSelf (archive footage)Movie2014
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 YearsAustin City Limits Celebrates 40 YearsSelf - PerformerMovie2014
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares TributeBruce Springsteen A MusiCares TributeSelfMovie2014
Elvis Costello: Mystery DanceElvis Costello: Mystery DanceSelfMovie2013
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleSing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleHerselfMovie2013
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's DayFathers and Songs: Music for Father's DaySelf (archive footage)Movie2013
Country at the BBCCountry at the BBCSelf (archive footage)Movie2011
Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's CageSelfMovie2011
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno ShowSelfTV Series2009
A Not So Silent NightA Not So Silent NightSelfMovie2008
Anne Murray Friends and LegendsSelfMovie2007
Emmylou Harris's Ten Commandments of CountrySelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in NashvilleSolomon Burke & Friends: Live in NashvilleSelfMovie2007
George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute ConcertSelfMovie2007
Emmylou Harris - Songbird: Rare Tracks and Forgotten GemsEmmylou Harris - Songbird: Rare Tracks and Forgotten GemsHerselfMovie2007
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006HerselfMovie2006
Big LoveBig LoveWoman SingingTV Series2006
Grand Ole Opry LiveGrand Ole Opry LiveSelfMovie2006
Neil Young: Heart of GoldNeil Young: Heart of GoldSelfMovie2006
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert ReportSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
George Jones: 50 Years of HitsGeorge Jones: 50 Years of HitsSelfMovie2004
Be Here to Love MeBe Here to Love MeSelf - MusicianMovie2004
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in MemphisElvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in MemphisSelfMovie2004
Fallen Angel: Gram ParsonsFallen Angel: Gram ParsonsSelf - MusicianMovie2004
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper WellEmmylou Harris: From a Deeper WellSelfMovie2003
The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in ConcertThe Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in ConcertSelfMovie2003
Brian Wilson: On TourBrian Wilson: On TourSelfMovie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical GuestTV Series2003
TimeshiftTimeshiftselfTV Series2002
CMT CrossroadsCMT CrossroadsSelfTV Series2002
Down from the MountainDown from the MountainSelfMovie2001
Gram Parsons All-Star Tribute: Sessions at West 54thSelf / AppearanceMovie1999
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison StoryIn Dreams: The Roy Orbison StorySelfMovie1999
A Tribute to Johnny CashA Tribute to Johnny CashSelf - PerformerMovie1999
The McGarrigle HourselfMovie1999
Willie Nelson at the TeatroWillie Nelson at the TeatroSelfMovie1998
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1SelfMovie1997
Emmylou Harris: Building the Wrecking BallSelfMovie1996
Emmylou Harris: Building the Wrecking BallWriterMovie1996
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie StoryMountain Born: The Jean Ritchie StorySelf / AppearanceMovie1996
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelfTV Series1996
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last RambleEmmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last RambleSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Transatlantic SessionsTransatlantic SessionsSelfTV Series1995
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other RoomsNanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other RoomsSelfMovie1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass MusicBill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass MusicSelfMovie1993
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-OWillie Nelson: The Big Six-OSelfMovie1993
The Women of CountryThe Women of CountrySelfMovie1993
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelfTV Series1992
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The RymanEmmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The RymanHerselfMovie1992
Baja OklahomaBaja OklahomaSelfMovie1988
DollyDollySelfTV Series1987
Chet Atkins and FriendsChet Atkins and FriendsSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
George Jones: With a Little Help from His FriendsGeorge Jones: With a Little Help from His FriendsSelfMovie1981
BananasBananasSelfTV Series1981
Johnny Cash and the Country GirlsSelfMovie1981
Honeysuckle RoseHoneysuckle RoseEmmylouMovie1980
The Last WaltzThe Last WaltzSelfMovie1978
Emmylou Harris: The Beat ClubEmmylou Harris: The Beat ClubSelfMovie1977
Austin City LimitsAustin City LimitsSelfTV Series1975
Rock ConcertRock ConcertSelfTV Series1973
MusikladenMusikladenSelfTV Series1972
DiscoDiscoSelfTV Series1971
The GrammysThe GrammysSelfTV Series1959
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & GuitarsWillie Nelson & Friends: Stars & GuitarsHelsefMovie—