Carl Perkins
Biography
Carl Perkins works in acting. Born April 9, 1932 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Self
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- Into the Night (1985) as Mr. Williams
- My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Austin City Limits: Country (2001)
- Jamboree! (1957) as Himself
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Music for Montserrat (1997) as Self
- The Movie Life of George (1989) as Self
- Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am (1987)
- Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session (1985) as Self
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 (1977) as Self
- Johnny Cash: Live On Air (2008) as Self
- The Real Patsy Cline (1989) as Himself (archive footage)
- Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music (1969) as Self
- Johnny Cash at San Quentin (1969) as Self
- Go Cat Go! (1997) as Self
- Johnny Cash in Copenhagen (1971) as Self
- Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert (1982) as Self
- A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets (2004) as Himself
- Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert (1995) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carl Perkins best known for?
Carl Perkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), American Bandstand (1957), The Dick Clark Show (1958), SCTV Network 90 (1981).
When and where was Carl Perkins born?
Carl Perkins was born on April 9, 1932 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Carl Perkins have?
Carl Perkins has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2020.
What is Carl Perkins's background in cinema and television?
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".
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Age in their best-rated roles
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Self — aged about 49
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 25
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 65
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self — aged about 26
- Into the Night (1985) as Mr. Williams — aged about 53
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self — aged about 37
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