Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 7, 1944
Place of Birth:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Townes Van Zandt
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Without Getting Killed or Caught | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Heartworn Highways Revisited | Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Be Here to Love Me | Self (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms | Self |
| 1991 | Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam | Himself |
| 1989 | Houston 1988: A Private Concert | himself |
| 1976 | Heartworn Highways | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Austin City Limits | Self |