Loretta Lynn
Biography
Loretta Lynn, born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932, was an American country music singer and songwriter whose career spanned six decades. She released multiple gold albums and recorded numerous hit songs, including Hey Loretta, The Pill, Blue Kentucky Girl, Love Is the Foundation, You're Lookin' at Country, You Ain't Woman Enough, I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind), One's on the Way, Fist City, and Coal Miner's Daughter. Her life was the basis for the 1980 musical film Coal Miner's Daughter. Lynn passed away on October 4, 2022, at the age of ninety. Her known credits in the film and television database include fifty-eight entries under acting.
Career overview
Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer and songwriter whose career spanned six decades. Born as Loretta Webb, she released multiple gold albums during her career and achieved numerous hit songs. Among her notable tracks were Hey Loretta, The Pill, Blue Kentucky Girl, Love Is the Foundation, You're Lookin' at Country, You Ain't Woman Enough, I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind), One's on the Way, Fist City, and Coal Miner's Daughter.
In addition to her extensive music catalogue, her life was the basis for the 1980 musical film Coal Miner's Daughter. Lynn also received many awards and other accolades recognizing her groundbreaking role in country music, including honors from the Country Music Association.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- Civilware2025 (2025) as Silvia
- Loretta Lynn: My Story In My Words (2021) as Self
- Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl (2016) as Self
- Jack White & Loretta Lynn Remembering Van Lear Rose (2015)
- ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live (2009) as Self - Performer (archive footage)
- Ghost Adventures (2008) as Herself
- Opry Video Classics: Love Songs (2007)
- Opry Video Classics : Legends (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Opry Video Classics: Duets (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- CMT: Inside Fame (2005) as Self
- Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 (2005) as Self
- Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 1 (2005) as herself
- Loretta Lynn - You're Looking at Country (2005)
- Loretta Lynn In Concert (2005)
- Legends in Concert: Loretta Lynn (2004) as Herself
- Legends in Concert: Loretta Lynn (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Austin City Limits: Country (2001)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- The Roseanne Show (1998)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Deli Porkchop (voice)
- Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995) as Loretta Lynn
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Women of Country (1993) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- George Jones: Same Ole Me (1989) as Self
- Roseanne (1988)
- Muppet Treasures (1985) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Book
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Songs
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Music
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration (1978) as Self
- The People's Command Performance: '77 (1977) as Self
- Sinatra and Friends (1977) as Self - Singer
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- That Good Old Nashville Music (1971) as Self
- Hee Haw (1969)
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- An Old Time Country Christmas (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self
- Nashville Rebel (1966) as Herself
- Music City U.S.A. (1966)
- Forty Acre Feud (1965) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- An evening with Loretta Lynn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Loretta Lynn best known for?
Loretta Lynn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009), Ghost Adventures (2008), Die Hard (1988).
When and where was Loretta Lynn born?
Loretta Lynn was born on April 14, 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on October 4, 2022.
How many credits does Loretta Lynn have?
Loretta Lynn has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.
What is Loretta Lynn's background in cinema and television?
Loretta Lynn, born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932, was an American country music singer and songwriter whose career spanned six decades. She released multiple gold albums and recorded numerous hit songs, including Hey Loretta, The Pill, Blue Kentucky Girl, Love Is the Foundation, You're Lookin' at Country, You Ain't Wo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self — aged about 35
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 40
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 44
- Ghost Adventures (2008) as Herself — aged about 76
- Hee Haw (1969) — aged about 37
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 30
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