Chet Atkins
Biography
Chet Atkins works in acting. Born June 20, 1924 in Luttrell, Tennessee, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- Nashville 99 (1977) as Chet Atkins
- In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999) as Self
- Country at the BBC (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995) as Chet Atkins
- In the Hank Williams Tradition (1989) as Self
- Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl (1977) as Self
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999) as Self
- Chet Atkins and Friends (1987)
- The Winding Stream (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000) as Self
- Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993) as Self
- Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration (1978) as Self
- Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1) (2016) as Self
- Guitar (1991) as Self
- Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1955-1975 as Self
- Tennessee Jamboree (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chet Atkins best known for?
Chet Atkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), Dinah! (1974), The Hoax (2006).
When and where was Chet Atkins born?
Chet Atkins was born on June 20, 1924 in Luttrell, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Chet Atkins have?
Chet Atkins has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2016.
What is Chet Atkins's background in cinema and television?
Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer, who along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, among others, created the country music style that came to be known as the Nashville sound, which expanded countr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 38
- Dinah! (1974) as Self — aged about 50
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 24
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self — aged about 45
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