Waylon Jennings

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5355

Gender

Male

Birthday

15-Jun-1937

Age

(89 years old)

Place of Birth

Littlefield, Texas, USA

Also Known As
  • The Highwaymen
  • Waylon Arnold Jennings
  • Hoss
  • Chief
  • Watasha
  • Waymore

Waylon Jennings

Biography

Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as one of the founding pioneers of the Outlaw Movement in country music. Jennings started to play guitar at age of eight and first performed at age 12 on KVOW radio, after which he formed his first band, The Texas Longhorns.


Credits

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years (2002) Character: N/A
Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration (1979) Character: N/A
It's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died (1999) Character: Self
On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1984) Character: Self
Waylon Jennings joins a crew of cowboys from the Old 06 Ranch on a roundup.
Road to Nashville Road to Nashville (1966) Character: Self
A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent to appear. A host of then-current country stars perform their hits.
Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes (2007) Character: Self (archive footage)
From historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., comes this collection of 15 Grand Ole Opry performances, including Johnny Cash singing "Folsom Prison Blues" and George Jones delivering "The Race Is On." Among the other honky-tonk legends are Ray Price ("Heartaches by the Number"), Porter Wagoner ("Misery Loves Company"), Dave Dudley ("Six Days on the Road"), Ernest Tubb ("Walking the Floor Over You") and Bobby Bare ("Detroit City").
Waylon Jennings: Live at the US Festival Waylon Jennings: Live at the US Festival (2011) Character: Self
Waylon Jennings appeared at the US Festival on June 4, 1983. It was billed as Country Day, with Waylon performing alongside such artists as Willie Nelson, Alabama, Hank Williams, Jr., and Emmylou Harris. Waylon's performance was one of the day's many highlights, and he is joined onstage by wife Jessi Colter for a particularly memorable rendition of 'Storms Never Last.' The US Festival was held over two weekends in 1982 and 1983.
Chet Atkins and Friends Chet Atkins and Friends (1987) Character: N/A
Filmed live in Nashville, these musical talents demonstrate both their love and respect for Atkins as they take to the stage for an unforgettable performance. Songs include "I'll See You in My Dreams," "Walk of Life," "Precious Memories," "Island in the Sea," "Sunrise" and more.
Never Say Die: The Final Concert Film Never Say Die: The Final Concert Film (2007) Character: Self
Waylon Jennings played his last major concert at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium in January 2000. Never Say Die: The Final Concert Film features that moving performance revisiting his greatest hits—done, as always, on his terms. Recorded on January 5-6, 2000.
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends (1981) Character: Self
A tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens with Johnny Cash giving a brief history of Jones's life. Highlights include: Jones and Tammy Wynette sing "Golden Ring"; Waylon Jennings sings "Honky-Tonk Heroes"; Jennings and Jessie Colter sing "Storms Never Let"; Jones and Jennings perform "Good-Hearted Woman"; Emmylou Harris with "One of These Days"; Harris and Jones sing "Here I Am"; bespectacled rocker Elvis Costello joins Jones on "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" and "Stranger in the House"; Tanya Tucker sings "Biggest Promenade"; Jones performs "The Race Is On," and joins his daughter Georgette for "Daddy, Come Home."
Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon (1996) Character: Self - Special Guest
The singer performs selections from his new album at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. with Waylon Jennings, Chet Atkins, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Buffy Lawson and Mark O'Connor.
Country Gold Country Gold (1983) Character: Self
Country music artists perform their certified gold-record hits.
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000) Character: Self
A documentary that celebrates the life and career of musician and record executive Chet Atkins with guest stars including Dolly Parton, Mark Knopfler, George Benson, Steve Howe, Vince Gill, Randy Bachman, Les Paul, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
In the Hank Williams Tradition In the Hank Williams Tradition (1989) Character: Self
This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.
The Man with the Big Hat The Man with the Big Hat (2026) Character: Archival Footage
An unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Revered by legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett & John Denver, he remained commercially unknown. He sought redemption on the Rio Grande as a river guide until a debilitating stroke erased his musical memory, stripping Fromholz of his artistic identity. With an almost obsessive persistence bolstered by newly discovered archives as well as never-before-heard recordings, this intimate and impressionistic portrayal unveils the evolution of Fromholz, and reshapes the notion of success and artistic fortitude.
George Jones: Same Ole Me George Jones: Same Ole Me (1989) Character: Self
They call him "Possum." They also call him "Country Music's Living Legend." His devotion to pure, down-home country music has been unwavering through the years and has allowed him a claim to the title of the greatest vocal interpreter that the world of country music has ever known.
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End (2016) Character: Self - Performer
An oral history of the Mount Rushmore of Country Music: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Interviews with the men who make the music and the story of their friendships.
Saddle Rash Saddle Rash (2002) Character: (voice)
Armless gunslinger Slim (Sam Seder) comes to town seeking revenge against bank robber Tommy Morgan (H. Jon Benjamin). Assisted by the town's resident sidekick Gummy (H. Jon Benjamin), Slim makes his intentions known to Morgan's gang which leads to a showdown in the center of town.
The Oklahoma City Dolls The Oklahoma City Dolls (1981) Character: Wayne Doak
Susan Blakey plays Sally Jo Purkey, a factory worker who leads a rebellion among her co-workers for equal rights by forming a company football team for women and hires a down-on-his-luck coach (Eddie Albert) to make them winners.
Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX (1990) Character: N/A
The Live From Austin, Texas series takes the classic performances from the award-winning Austin City Limits TV show and makes them available to consumers with improved audio quality and bonus songs that were cut from the original broadcast. This latest set includes performances from some of country music’s Outlaws including Waylon Jennings, trailblazers who didn’t follow the trends and refused to play by the rules set by Music Row. This release is taken from Waylon's April 1989 visit to the Austin City Limits stages.
Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX '84 Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX '84 (1985) Character: N/A
Looking back, why did it take ten years to finally lure Waylon Jennings to the Austin City Limits stage for his first performance? Like everything else about the man, he did things his own way - when he was damn good and ready. Maybe it had something to do with that other Texas singer, that Red-Headed Stranger who shook things up in Austin and country music in general. Waylon wasn't sure what the fuss was all about (as he sang, It don t matter who is in Austin, Bob Wills is STILL the King! ). This special package contains both a CD and DVD of Waylon Jenning s FIRST Austin City Limit s performance, recorded in August 1984.
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993) Character: Self
Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990) Character: Self
The Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws contains a previously unreleased full-length concert film recorded live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, March 14, 1990 and transferred from the original film reels especially for this collection.
Ned Kelly Ned Kelly (1970) Character: Balladere (voice)
Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets more deeply drawn into the outlaw life, and eventually becomes involved in murders. Based on the life of famed 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.
Johnny Cash: Live On Air Johnny Cash: Live On Air (2008) Character: Self
Selection of live tracks by the late, great country singer. Includes full-length performances from The Johnny Cash Show, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert, Farm Aid, and the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Tracks include: 'Oh! Pretty Woman', 'Matchbox', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Ring of Fire', and many more.
I Love Liberty I Love Liberty (1982) Character: Self
An all-star variety special saluting America.
The Greatest Night in Pop The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) Character: Self (archive footage)
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend. Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend. (1990) Character: Self
The Authorized Video Biography. The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protégé to his battles with the Nashville system. From his musical breakthrough in the '70s to drug addiction and recovery in the '80s to his death in 2002. A memorable portrait of one of the great legends of country music. Featuring rare footage and over 20 classic song clips and performances of Waylon's greatest hits, including: Honky Tonk Heroes, This Time, Good Hearted Woman, Luckenbach, Texas, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, Amanda, America and The Eagle. Special guest appearances by: Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr, Richie Albright, Herb Alpert.
Maverick Maverick (1994) Character: Man with Concealed Guns
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
A true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and oldest roadie, is recognized by the cultural icons who depend on him just as he’s losing his independence. Having outlived all his relatives, Ben learns he can rely on his music family. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Knoxville, Kinky Friedman, Jamey Johnson, Ann-Margret, and more come together to honor this legend among legends who, unbeknownst to many, shaped Texas and American music history. “King of the Roadies” celebrates all who work to keep the wheels turning behind-the-scenes; and reminds us that with spirit, passion and perseverance, our best days may still be ahead of us if we continue doing what we love. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas, but to make them work and to put them into action, you need someone like Ben to do it, and he never failed.” – Willie Nelson
The Cheryl Ladd Special The Cheryl Ladd Special (1979) Character: Self
A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.
Follow That Bird Follow That Bird (1985) Character: Truck Driver
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Outlaw Justice Outlaw Justice (1999) Character: Tobey Naylor
In the tradition of THE WILD BUNCH and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN comes this fast paced, action filled western with unforgettable performances by an all star cast: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt and Waylon Jennings. All hell breaks loose in this riveting story when a group of former outlaws with bad attitudes teams up to catch a killer with murder and revenge on his mind. After Tobey(Jennings), a retired member of the group, is brutally gunned down by a former member and killer, Clinton Reese, our band of reformed gunslingers, Lee (Nelson, Tarence (Kristofferson), and Dalton (Tritt), sets out on Clinton's Trail. They are joined by Tobeys reluctatant young son Bryce (Willett).
Moonrunners Moonrunners (1975) Character: Balladeer
Grady and Bobby Lee run moonshine for Uncle Jesse, who prides himself on his old-school moonshining methods, and refuses to buckle in to the 'big business moonshine' of Jake, who controls these parts for New York mobsters
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) Character: Self (uncredited)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Waylon Jennings - The Lost Outlaw Performance Waylon Jennings - The Lost Outlaw Performance (1978) Character: Self - Vocals, Guitar
On the evening of August 12, 1978, Waylon Jennings and The Waylons performed on the concert stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The master recordings of this concert were never released and had been locked in the vaults of RCA Records, long forgotten since 1978. The songs embodied in this performance capture Waylon Jennings and his band at the height of the country music "Outlaw" period, ample evidence of the extraordinary and individualistic writing and singing talents of Waylon Jennings. Now presented for the first time in its entirety, exactly as it was recorded on August 12, 1978.
Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer (2000) Character: Judge Thatcher (voice)
Get ready for a magical, fun-filled journey of adventure, fantasy and friendship! Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams! Featuring the voices of Don Knotts, Betty White, and country music superstars Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams Jr. and more, Tom Sawyer is an enchanting, music-filled family adventure.
The Highwaymen: On the Road Again The Highwaymen: On the Road Again (2003) Character: Self
Four of the greatest legends of country music join together. Johnny Cash sings Folsom Prison Blues, Willie Nelson performs Always on my Mind, Kris Kristofferson solos in Help me Make it Through the Night, and Waylon Jennings sings Luckenbach, Texas. Also includes Highwayman, Good Hearted Woman, Theme from Dukes of Hazzard, Loving Her Was Easy, Mamas Don't Let Your Sons Grow Up to be Cowboys, Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way, Me and Bobby McGhee, Get Rhythm, Crazy, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground, Big River, On the Road Again...
The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws (2016) Character: Self
The Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws contains a previously unreleased full-length concert film recorded live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, March 14, 1990 and transferred from the original film reels especially for this collection.
Nashville Rebel Nashville Rebel (1966) Character: Arlin Grove
Down a dusty road in the deep South, wanders a young man, Arlin Grove, with a guitar and his earthly belongings on his back, just released from the U. A. Army, with no place to go. When a Hootenanny comes to town, it just discovered that Arlin not only has an exciting voice, he also is a gifted guitar player. He is soon appearing on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville.
Stagecoach Stagecoach (1986) Character: Hatfield (Gambler)
Story follows a stagecoach ride through Old West Apache territory. On board are a cavalry man's pregnant wife, a prostitute with a broken heart, a Marshal taking in his prisoner Johnny Ringo, a crooked gambler, and the infamous Doc Holliday
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (1984) Character: Self - Performer
Star studded show



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