Dwight Yoakam
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky, USA
- Active Years
- 1967–2024 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 72 credits in database
Biography
Dwight David Yoakam was born on October 23, 1956, in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and film director, known for his pioneering country music. Active since the early 1980s, his career includes recording albums and compilations, charting singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and selling records. In addition to his music career, Yoakam is credited with acting in film and television, with known credits in the industry. He has been associated with various film and television projects, including appearances in productions such as the film Úkryt and the television series Wilfred. His work as an actor and musician has established his presence in the entertainment field across multiple decades.
Career overview
Dwight David Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and film director born on October 23, 1956, in Pikeville, Kentucky. Known for his pioneering country music, he has enjoyed popularity since the early 1980s. Over the course of his career, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold millions of records.
In addition to his music career, Yoakam is recognized for his work as an actor. His known credits include 67 entries in the film and television database. Among his acting projects are appearances in films such as The Shelter and other features associated with various international releases and dubbing credits, establishing a multi-faceted career spanning both the music and film industries.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Dwight Yoakam: Live at Stagecoach (2024)
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Cry Macho (2021) as Howard Polk
- The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (2019) as Self
- One by One (2018) as Dallas
- Logan Lucky (2017) as Warden Burns
- Boomtown (2017) as John Turner Sr.
- Goliath (2016) as Wendell Corey
- Along for the Ride (2016) as Self
- 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) as Lawyer Beaumont
- Under the Dome (2013) as Lyle Chumley
- Pay Up Cheaters: The Story of the Beat Farmers (2012) as Self
- Wilfred (2011) as Bruce
- Dirty Girl (2010) as Joseph
- Bloodworth (2010) as Boyd Bloodworth
- The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) as Reverend Early Pride
- Crank: High Voltage (2009) as Doc Miles
- 2:13 (2009) as S&M Shop Owner
- Four Christmases (2008) as Pastor Phil
- Dwight Yoakam: The Grand Tour (2008) as lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX (2007) as special guest
- Crank (2006) as Doc Miles
- Bandidas (2006) as Tyler Jackson
- Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Squidbillies (2005) Theme Song Performance
- Wedding Crashers (2005) as Mr. Kroeger
- The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) as Sheriff Frank Belmont
- Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood (2005) as Self
- I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005) as Self
- CMT: Inside Fame (2005) as Self
- Dwight Yoakam - Live from Austin TX (2005) as himself
- Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 (2005) as Self
- Shooting 'Panic Room' (2004) as Self
- Three Way (2004) as Herbert Claremont / Clarkson
- Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons (2004) as Self - Musician
- Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (2004) as Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Leroy Wasley
- Panic Room (2002) as Raoul
- Waking Up in Reno (2002) Producer
- Austin City Limits: Country (2001)
- South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000) as Valentine Casey
- South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000) Screenplay
- South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000) Director
- South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000) Music
- The Minus Man (1999) as Blair
- When Trumpets Fade (1998) as Lt. Colonel
- The Newton Boys (1998) as Brentwood Glasscock
- The View (1997) as Self
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lane Pratley (voice)
- Painted Hero (1997) as Virgil Kidder
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Sling Blade (1996) as Doyle Hargraves
- Don't Look Back (1996) as Skipper
- The Little Death (1996) as Bobby Lomax
- Chasers (1994) Music
- Dwight Yoakam - Pieces of Time (1994) as artist
- Roswell (1994) as Mac Brazel
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Red Rock West (1993) as Truck Driver
- Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle (1993)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
- Hot Country Nights (1991) as Self
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- In the Hank Williams Tradition (1989) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dwight Yoakam best known for?
Dwight Yoakam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cry Macho (2021), Logan Lucky (2017), Boomtown (2017), Goliath (2016).
When and where was Dwight Yoakam born?
Dwight Yoakam was born on October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Dwight Yoakam have?
Dwight Yoakam has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2024.
What is Dwight Yoakam's background in cinema and television?
Dwight David Yoakam was born on October 23, 1956, in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and film director, known for his pioneering country music. Active since the early 1980s, his career includes recording albums and compilations, charting singles on the Billboard Hot Count...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self — aged about 10
- Goliath (2016) as Wendell Corey — aged about 59
- Wilfred (2011) as Bruce — aged about 54
- Sling Blade (1996) as Doyle Hargraves — aged about 39
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lane Pratley (voice) — aged about 40
- Under the Dome (2013) as Lyle Chumley — aged about 56
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