Rodney Crowell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1950 in Houston, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Rodney Crowell (Acting focus).
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[1] TMDB: Born August 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas, USA. Gender: Male. Known for acting. 25 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Born August 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas, USA. Actor and composer. Known for Raw Deal (1986), For Love of the Game (1999), and The Firm (1993). Married to Claudia Church since September 6, 1998. Previously married to Rosanne Cash and Martha Dant Watts.
[3] TMDB: Known as Actor, Original Music Composer, and Thanks. Work includes Heartworn Highways, Chely Wright: Wish Me Away, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club, Without Getting Killed or Caught, All Happy Families, American Revolutions: The Highwaymen, and Celebra.
[4] Wikipedia: Born August 7, 1950. American musician, singer, songwriter in country music. Had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs from his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt.
[5] AllMovie: Bio/credits/filmography available.
[6] Biographies.net: Bio available.
Name: Rodney Crowell.
Birth Date: August 7, 1950.
Birth Place: Houston, Texas, USA.
Professions: Actor, composer, American musician, singer, songwriter.
Acting/Music Credits: Raw Deal (1986), For Love of the Game (1999), The Firm (1993), Heartworn Highways, Chely Wright: Wish Me Away, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club, Without Getting Killed
Career overview
Rodney Crowell is an American musician born on August 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas, who is known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Over his career, he achieved five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all of which came from his 1988 album Diamonds and Dirt.
Alongside his musical career, Crowell has worked in television and film as an actor and composer. His credits as an actor and composer include contributions to the films Raw Deal released in 1986, The Firm released in 1993, and For Love of the Game released in 1999. Additional screen and documentary works associated with him include Heartworn Highways, Chely Wright: Wish Me Away, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club, Without Getting Killed or Caught, All Happy Families, and American Revolutions: The Highwaymen.
In his personal life, Crowell has been married to Claudia Church since September 6, 1998. He was previously married to Rosanne Cash and Martha Dant Watts.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Talking About the Sky (2025) as Walter Clay McKay
- Talking About the Sky (2025) Original Music Composer
- All Happy Families (2024) as Dino
- Nanci Griffith: From a Distance (2024)
- Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival (2021) as Self
- Without Getting Killed or Caught (2021) as Self
- My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- My Darling Vivian (2020) Thanks
- The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (2019) as Self
- Ode to Guy Clark: Steve Earle in Austin, TX (2019)
- The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) as Self
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years (2016) as Self
- ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014) as Self
- Chely Wright: Wish Me Away (2012) as Self
- The Johnny Cash Music Festival (2012)
- Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line (2006) as Self
- American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006) as Self
- The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds (1996) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Thing Called Love (1993) Original Music Composer
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Rosanne Cash: Retrospective (1989)
- Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club (1977) as himself
- Heartworn Highways (1976) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rodney Crowell best known for?
Rodney Crowell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Happy Families (2024), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992).
When and where was Rodney Crowell born?
Rodney Crowell was born on August 7, 1950 in Houston, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Rodney Crowell have?
Rodney Crowell has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Rodney Crowell's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Rodney Crowell (Acting focus). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Range: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Born August 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas, USA. ...
Rodney Crowell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 42
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 42
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self — aged about 24
- All Happy Families (2024) as Dino — aged about 73
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) — aged about 41
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