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Joan Baez

Acting Born Jan 9, 1941 Staten Island, New York, USA 103 credits

Biography

Joan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. She is generally regarded as a folk singer, but her music has diversified to include genres such as folk rock, pop, country, and gospel music. Baez began her recording career in 1960 and achieved immediate success, with her first three albums achieving gold record status. She has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums. As an actress, Joan Baez is known for her work in 103 credits. Born on January 9, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, USA, she is a female artist with a long and varied career in music and acting.

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Career

Career overview

Joan Baez has been active in the entertainment industry for over 60 years, with a career spanning more than 60 years. She has released more than 30 albums, showcasing her versatility in various genres including folk, folk rock, pop, country, and gospel music. Baez began her recording career in 1960 and achieved immediate success, with her first three albums achieving gold record status.

As an actress, Joan Baez has accumulated 103 known credits. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has allowed her to explore various roles and projects. While specific details about her acting career are not provided, her longevity and prolific output suggest a dedicated and accomplished performer.

Baez's career has been marked by her ability to adapt and evolve as an artist. From her early days as a folk singer to her later work in multiple genres, she has consistently demonstrated her talent and versatility. As a result, she has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment industry, with a body of work that continues to be recognized and celebrated.

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Known for

Film

Ennio

as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest

Q&A

as Self - Panelist

Leute heute

as Self

The Russell Howard Hour

as Self

Late Show with David Letterman

as Self - Musical Guest

Sacrée soirée

as Self
Film

Live Aid

as Self

Champs-Elysées

as Self

Fame

as Joan Baez

The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star

Le Grand Échiquier

as Self - Main Guest

Frequent co-stars

Neil Young 2 shared titles
Bob Dylan 2 shared titles
Ennio Morricone 1 shared title
Silvano Agosti 1 shared title
Alessandro Alessandroni 1 shared title
Fausto Ancillai 1 shared title
Dario Argento 1 shared title
Sergio Bassetti 1 shared title
Bruno Battisti D'Amario 1 shared title
Marco Bellocchio 1 shared title

Career timeline

Everybody's Live with John MulaneyJanis Ian: Breaking SilenceNewport and the Great Folk Dream
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis PresleyStepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan CenterFolk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise
Ennio2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Bob Dylan: Odds and EndsA Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin ScorseseWoodstock: Three Days That Defined a GenerationJoan Baez: The Fare Thee Well Tour 2018/2019Rollin' Rain and Hard Thunder: A Compilation FilmWoody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
King in the WildernessRock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Joan Baez: 75th Birthday Celebration
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTaylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live... Sings Dylan II
Woodstock: Untold Stories RevisitedThe Stars Behind the Iron Curtain
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and RebelLeonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970Woodstock: Untold StoriesBulles de VianJoan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
Q&A
Slacker UprisingThe Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk FestivalPete Seeger: The Power of Song65 Revisited
Folk Britannia
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Live AidRolling Thunder Revue - 1975-1976 Video Anthology
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Where Are They Now?
Leute heute
Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Late Show with David LettermanKris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Berkeley in the Sixties
We Shall Overcome
To Kill a Priest · Songs
Sacrée soiréeLe monde est à vousBains de MinuitThe Return of Bruno
In Remembrance of Martin

Full filmography

  • Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Musician and Activist
  • Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025) as Self
  • Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center (2024)
  • Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024) as Self - interviewee / performer
  • Joan Baez: I Am a Noise (2023) as Self
  • Ennio (2022) as Self
  • 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (voice)
  • Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings (2021) as Self
  • Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019) as The Balladeer
  • Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019) as Self
  • Joan Baez: The Fare Thee Well Tour 2018/2019 (2019) as Self
  • Rollin' Rain and Hard Thunder: A Compilation Film (2019) as Self
  • Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 (2019) as Self
  • King in the Wilderness (2018) as Self
  • Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018) as Self
  • Joan Baez: 75th Birthday Celebration (2016) as Self
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
  • Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015) as Self - Special Guest
  • ... Sings Dylan II (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited (2014) as Self
  • The Stars Behind the Iron Curtain (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' (2013) as Self
  • Martin Luther King and the March on Washington (2013) as Self
  • Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) as Self
  • Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2009) as Self
  • Woodstock: Untold Stories (2009) as Self
  • Bulles de Vian (2009) as Self
  • Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound (2009) as Self
  • Q&A (2008) as Self - Panelist
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) as Self
  • The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival (2007) as Self
  • Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2007) as Self
  • 65 Revisited (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Folk Britannia (2006) as Self (archival footage)
  • No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) as Self
  • Live Aid (2004) as Self
  • Rolling Thunder Revue - 1975-1976 Video Anthology (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002) as Self
  • Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
  • Leute heute (1997) as Self
  • Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival (1996) as Self
  • The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) as Self
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993) as Self
  • Berkeley in the Sixties (1990) as Self (archive footage)
  • We Shall Overcome (1989) as Self
  • To Kill a Priest (1988) Songs
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
  • Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
  • Bains de Minuit (1987) as Self
  • The Return of Bruno (1987) as Joan Baez
  • In Remembrance of Martin (1986) as Self
  • Live Aid (1985) as Self
  • Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' (1984) as Self
  • Merton: A Film Biography (1984) as Self
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • Fame (1982) as Joan Baez
  • Heut' abend (1980) as Self
  • Okay (1979) as Self
  • Renaldo and Clara (1978) as The Woman in White
  • Please Turn the Page (1977) as Self
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • The Memory of Justice (1976) as Self
  • Bob Dylan: Hard Rain (1976) as Self
  • Bob Dylan: Rolling Thunder Revue, Clearwater 1976 (1976) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self
  • Rockpalast (1974)
  • Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1974) as Self
  • The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 (1973) as Self
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
  • The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
  • Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1972) as Self
  • Silent Running (1972) Theme Song Performance
  • The Making of Silent Running (1972) as Self
  • Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972) as Self
  • Sacco & Vanzetti (1971) Songs
  • Dynamite Chicken (1971) as Self
  • Celebration at Big Sur (1971) as Self
  • Wondering About Things (1971) as Self
  • Joan Baez - Blessed Are (1971) as Self
  • Woodstock (1970) as Self
  • King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) as Self (archive footage)
  • Carry It On (1970) as Self
  • Playboy After Dark (1969)
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • Everything or Nothing (1968) Music
  • Titel, Thesen, Temperamente (1967) as Self
  • Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967) as Self
  • Festival (1967) as Self
  • The Big T.N.T. Show (1965) as Self
  • Joan Baez In Concert (1965) as Self (archive footage)
  • The March (1964) as Self
  • Tonight in Person (1963) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Discorama (1959) as Self
  • Joan Baez released from jail in Oakland