2000Nominee
Best Performance
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
John Hartford
Actor
New York City, New York, USA
December 30, 1937
Biography
John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1981Nominee
Best Performance
The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
2019Nominee
Best Performance
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Career Highlights
1988Highlight
Best Performance
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion
2001Highlight
Best Performance
Down from the Mountain
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music