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Johnny Cash

Acting Born Feb 26, 1932 Died Sep 12, 2003 Kingsland, Arkansas, USA 205 credits
205
Total Credits
1948–2025
78 Years Career Span
50
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter and actor born as J. R. Cash on February 26, 1932. He became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, known primarily as a country music artist whose work crossed multiple genres including rockabilly, rock and roll, blues, folk, and gospel. This genre-spanning appeal resulted in his induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cash's acting career included various film and television appearances, though specific roles and projects are not detailed in the provided information. He died on September 12, 2003.

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Known for

Finding Your Roots

as Self (archive footage)
Film

The One and Only

as Self (archive footage)
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Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen

as Self

Sofia the First: Magical Friends

as Self (archive footage)

Legends

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Walk the Line

2005
Film

Walk the Line

2005
Film

The Hunted

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

It's Just Istanbul

2026
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self (archive footage)

Late Show with David Letterman

as Self - Musical Guest

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

as Kid Cole

Frequent co-stars

June Carter Cash 2 shared titles
Uschi Nerke 1 shared title
Manfred Sexauer 1 shared title
Ingo Insterburg 1 shared title
Amanda Lear 1 shared title
Suzi Quatro 1 shared title
Tina Turner 1 shared title
Bonnie Tyler 1 shared title
Neil Sedaka 1 shared title
Chi Coltrane 1 shared title

Career timeline

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the RoadiesHighway 99: A Double AlbumUnveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny CashNewport and the Great Folk Dream
Hits That Missed at the BBC
The UniverseJune
Roy Orbison ForeverJohnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon
This Is PopStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetBob Dylan: Odds and EndsThe Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland
My Darling VivianJimmy Carter: Rock & Roll PresidentBig Sur Choo ChooJohnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Music Videos That Defined the 00’sLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceThe Gift: The Journey of Johnny CashCountry Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in BlackÅret var 1968
The Highwaymen - Live American OutlawsThe Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
I Am Johnny CashThe SeventiesJohnny Cash: American RebelWe're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears RevisitedIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
America's Sweethearts: Queens Of NashvilleCountry Kings at the BBCThe Winding Stream
My Father And The Man In BlackShakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
Finding Your RootsSong by SongWe Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
Country at the BBC
Johnny Cash: Long Black VeilJohnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD)
Johnny Cash's AmericaCash for KenyaJohnny Cash at Folsom PrisonJohnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a LegendLost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show
Opry Video Classics: DuetsThe Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk FestivalTom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a DreamOpry Video Classics: Hall of FameSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
LegendsJohnny Cash - Live In IrelandAmerican Revolutions: The HighwaymenJohnny Cash In Ireland - 1993Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party'
Walk the Line · BookWalk the Line · SongsVH1 StorytellersJohnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early YearsCMT: Inside Fame · Music
Johnny Cash - I Walk The LineJohnny Cash: The Last Great AmericanJohnny Cash: The Man in BlackCountry Anthology Classics Volume 2Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best
The HuntedThe Highwaymen: On the Road AgainJohnny Cash - Final Live PerformanceJohnny Cash - Final Live Performance · MusicJohnny Cash - Final Live Performance · Writer
Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun RecordsJohnny Cash Greatest Hits
Johnny Cash: Half Mile a DayJohnny Cash: The Anthology
A Tribute to Johnny CashIn Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
All My Friends Are Cowboys
Classic Albums
E! True Hollywood Story
Johnny Cash - Manhattan CenterJohnny Cash - Manhattan Center · Writer
Late Show with David LettermanDr. Quinn, Medicine WomanWillie Nelson: The Big Six-OBob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert CelebrationSomeone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders

Full Filmography

205 titles
  • Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Highway 99: A Double Album (2025) as Self [Archival]
  • Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash (2025) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hits That Missed at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Universe (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • June (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Roy Orbison Forever (2022) as Self (archive footage)
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  • Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland (2021)
  • My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Big Sur Choo Choo (2020) as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973 (2020) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Music Videos That Defined the 00’s (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Country Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop (2019)
  • ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Året var 1968 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws (2016) as Self
  • The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End (2016) as Self - Performer
  • I Am Johnny Cash (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Seventies (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • Country Kings at the BBC (2014)
  • The Winding Stream (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • My Father And The Man In Black (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • Song by Song (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • Country at the BBC (2011) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: Long Black Veil (2009) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD) (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash's America (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cash for Kenya (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (2008) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend (2008)
  • Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Legends in Concert - Johnny Cash: The Man In Black - His Early Years (2008)
  • Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances (2008) as himself
  • Opry Video Classics: Duets (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival (2007) as Self
  • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2007) as Self
  • The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971 (2007) as Self
  • Opry Video Classics : Legends (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: Music in Review (2007) as Self
  • Glen Campbell | Good Times Again (2007) as Self
  • The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Legends (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland (2006) as Self
  • American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993 (2006) as Self
  • Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party' (2006)
  • Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line (2006) as Self (archive Footage)
  • Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation (2006) as Self
  • Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Walk the Line (2005) Book
  • Walk the Line (2005) Songs
  • VH1 Storytellers (2005) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early Years (2005) as Self
  • CMT: Inside Fame (2005) Music
  • The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: Live From Austin TX (2005) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: Live from Austin, TX (2005) as Self
  • Johnny Cash Live Remember Me The Man In Black (2005) as Self
  • The World's Greatest Gigs (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994 (2005) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: Ridin' the Rails (2005) as Self
  • Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 (2005) as Self
  • Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7 (2005) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line (2004)
  • Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: The Man in Black (2004) as Self
  • Country Anthology Classics Volume 2 (2004) as (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best (2004) as Self
  • The Hunted (2003) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  • The Highwaymen: On the Road Again (2003) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance (2003) as Self - Vocals
  • Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance (2003) Music
  • Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance (2003) Writer
  • Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959 (2002)
  • This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years (2002)
  • The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Cash Greatest Hits (2001) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day (2000) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: The Anthology (2000)
  • A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999) as Self
  • In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999) as Self
  • All My Friends Are Cowboys (1998) as Johnny
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center (1994) as Self - Vocals, Guitars
  • Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center (1994) Writer
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Kid Cole
  • Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993) as Self
  • Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) as Self
  • Someone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders (1993) as Narrator (voice)
  • Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993) as Self
  • Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham (1993) as Self
  • Renegade (1992)
  • The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990) as Self
  • The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990) Songs
  • All-Star Salute to Ralph Emery (1990) as Self - Host
  • The Simpsons (1989) as Space Coyote (voice)
  • Tennessee Nights (1989)
  • George Jones: Same Ole Me (1989) as Self
  • Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder (1988) as Elder Davy Crockett
  • Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am (1987)
  • Stagecoach (1986) as Marshal Curly Wilcox
  • The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986) as Frank James
  • North and South (1985) as John Brown
  • The Baron and the Kid (1984) as The Baron
  • Adrift at Sea (1983) as McLoughlin
  • Murder in Coweta County (1983) as Lamar Potts
  • Johnny Cash Christmas 1983 (1983) as Self
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert (1982) as Self
  • Johnny Cash and the Country Girls (1981) as Self
  • The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1981) as Jesse Hallam
  • The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1981) Music
  • Johnny Cash: London 1981 (1981)
  • Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland (1981) as Self
  • George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends (1981) as Self
  • Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979 (1979) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979 (1979) as Self - Vocals
  • Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979 (1979) Music
  • Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979 (1979) Writer
  • Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979 (1979) Director
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978) as Thaddeus Rose
  • A Concert: Behind Prison Walls (1978) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 (1978) as Self
  • Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy (1978) as Self
  • Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration (1978) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 (1977) as Self
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 (1976) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
  • Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Caleb Hodgekiss
  • Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
  • Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) as Self
  • Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) Producer
  • Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) Writer
  • Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Musikladen (1972) as Self
  • Eat the Document (1972) as Self
  • Johnny Cash - Live at Beat Club (1972) as Self
  • Columbo (1971) as Tommy Brown
  • A Gunfight (1971) as Abe Cross
  • Johnny Cash in Copenhagen (1971) as Self
  • The Partridge Family (1970) as Variety Show Host (uncredited)
  • The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
  • Drei mal neun (1970) as Self
  • I Walk the Line (1970) Original Music Composer
  • Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Johnny Cash
  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self - Host
  • The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)
  • Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music (1969) as Self
  • Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music (1969) Music
  • Johnny Cash at San Quentin (1969) as Self
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
  • CMA Awards (1967) as Self
  • Festival (1967) as Self
  • Road to Nashville (1966) as Self
  • Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
  • Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
  • Hootenanny Hoot! (1963) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Night Rider (1962) as Johnny Laredo
  • Five Minutes to Live (1961) as Johnny Cabot
  • The Rebel (1959) as Pratt
  • The Deputy (1959) as Bo Braddock
  • The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self
  • Boy Meets Girls (1959)
  • The Grammys (1959) as Self
  • The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
  • Wagon Train (1957) as Frank Hoag
  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self
  • The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
  • Johnny Cash Live at the Forum, Inglewood California 1986 as Self
  • Johnny Cash: Live in Prague as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Johnny Cash best known for?

Johnny Cash is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Finding Your Roots (2012), The One and Only (1978), Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen (1997), Sofia the First: Magical Friends (2026).

When and where was Johnny Cash born?

Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA. They passed away on September 12, 2003.

How many credits does Johnny Cash have?

Johnny Cash has accumulated over 205 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.

What is Johnny Cash's background in cinema and television?

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter and actor born as J. R. Cash on February 26, 1932. He became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, known primarily as a country music artist whose work crossed multiple genres including rockabilly, rock and roll, blues, folk, and gospel. This genre...

Johnny Cash by the numbers

205credits
156films
49TV series
1948–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (205) Born on February 26 In memoriam 2003

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