Lyle Lovett
Biography
Lyle Pearce Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and actor born on November 1, 1957, in Klein, Texas. Active in his career since 1980, Lovett has recorded thirteen albums and released twenty-one singles, which includes his highest-charting entry on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, Cowboy Man. Throughout his career, he has won four Grammy Awards, including honors for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. His 2007 album, It's Not Big It's Large, debuted and peaked at number two on the Top Country Albums chart, followed by the release of his studio album Natural Forces on October 20, 2009, through Lost Highway Records. In the film and television industry, Lovett is credited with sixty-one known acting credits.
Career overview
Lyle Pearce Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and actor whose career has been active since 1980. Over the course of his recording career, he has recorded thirteen albums and released twenty-one singles. Among his musical releases is his highest-charting entry on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, Cowboy Man, which reached number ten. His album It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007 and debuted and peaked at number two on the Top Country Albums chart. This was followed by the release of a new studio album titled Natural Forces, which was released on October 20, 2009, by Lost Highway Records.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Lovett has received recognition for his work, including winning four Grammy Awards. His Grammy accolades include wins for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Born on November 1, 1957, in Klein, Texas, Lovett is also known by his full name, Lyle Pearce Lovett. Within the scope of his professional media profile, he maintains sixty-one known acting credits, reflecting a substantial background in the entertainment industry as both a recording artist and an actor.
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- The Man with the Big Hat (2026) as Self
- Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (2026) as Self
- You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine (2025) as Self
- Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration In Words and Music (2024)
- Nanci Griffith: From a Distance (2024)
- Runaway Radio (2024) as Self
- Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023) as Self
- Immediate Family (2022) as Self
- Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival (2021) as Self
- Big Sky (2020) as Tex
- Ramblin' Jack Elliott: A Texas Ramble (2020)
- Pizza: A Love Story (2019) as self
- Man in Red Bandana (2017) as Performs An Original Song
- Life in Pieces (2015) as Ned Gawler
- Altman (2014) as Self
- Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years (2014) as Self - Performer
- Penton: The John Penton Story (2014) as Narrator
- The Bridge (2013) as Monte P. Flagman
- Angels Sing (2013) as Griffin
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Major Waylon Gates
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Waylon Gates
- Overheard with Evan Smith (2010) as Self
- For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair (2010) as Self
- Castle (2009) as Agent Westfield
- The Open Road (2009) as Peabody Bartender
- Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... (2008) as Self
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Lyle Lovett
- Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007) as Self
- Lyle Lovett - In Concert (2007) as Himself
- Remember the Alamo Concert (2007) as Himself
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Lyle Lovett
- Be Here to Love Me (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003) as Himself
- Lost Highway (2003)
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- The New Guy (2002) as Bear Harrison
- Three Days of Rain (2002) as Disc Jockey
- Spooge (2001) as Self
- Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso (2001) as Self
- Dr. T & the Women (2000) Original Music Composer
- Cookie's Fortune (1999) as Manny Hood
- A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999) as Self - Performer
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) as Road Person
- The Opposite of Sex (1998) as Carl Tippett
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Self
- Breast Men (1997) as Research Scientist
- Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) as Wade
- NeXt (1994) as Self
- Prêt-à-Porter (1994) as Clint Lammeraux
- Short Cuts (1993) as Andy Bitkower
- Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Mad About You (1992) as Lenny
- The Player (1992) as Detective DeLongpre
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Aggies: The True Story of Texas A&M as Self (voice)