Willie Nelson
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Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. Nelson was one of the main figures of the Outlaw Movement, a subgenre of Country music that developed between the end of 1960s and early 1980s. The critical success of the albums Shotgun Willie, Phases and Stages, and the commercial success of Red Headed Stranger made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. Nelson is also recognized for his contributions to charity, he is the president and one of the founding members of Farm Aid charity concert, and his activism for the legalization of marijuana and for the use of bio-fuels. Nelson started studying music from mail order material that his grandparents gave him. He wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at nine. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Fiddlers as their lead singer and guitar player. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the Air Force. However, he was discharged due to back problems. After his return, Nelson attended Baylor University for two years but dropped out because he was succeeding in music. During this time, he worked as a disc jockey in Texas radio stations and a singer in honky tonks. Nelson moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he wrote "Family Bible" and recorded the song "Lumberjack" in 1956. In 1960, he signed a publishing contract with Pamper Music which allowed him to join Ray Price's band as a bassist. During that time, he wrote songs that would become country standards, including "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Hello Walls", "Pretty Paper", and "Crazy". In 1962, he recorded his first album, And Then I Wrote. Due to this success, Nelson signed in 1965 with RCA Victor and joined the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson is a major liberal activist and the co-chair of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, which is in favor of marijuana legalization. On the environmental front, Nelson owns the bio-diesel brand Willie Nelson Biodiesel, which is made from vegetable oil. He is the co-founder and president of Farm Aid, and has been contributing to the benefit concert series since the first event in 1985, organizing concerts and performing with other prominent artists. Nelson is also the Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Texas Music Project, the official music charity of the state of Texas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Willie Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known for
Credits
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
as Willie Nelson
I Am Johnny Cash (2015)
as Self
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
as Uncle Jesse Duke
Zoolander 2 (2016)
as Willie Nelson
Beerfest (2006)
as Self (uncredited)
OK Buckaroos (2010)
Actor
Wag the Dog (1997)
as Johnny Dean
Half Baked (1998)
as Historian Smoker
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
as Uncle Jesse
The Country Bears (2002)
as Self
I Ride (2011)
as Willie Nelson
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds (1996)
as Self
Thief (1981)
as David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Outlaw Justice (1999)
as Lee Walker
The World of Jim Henson (1994)
as Self (archive footage)
Angels Sing (2013)
as Nick
Happiness Is (2009)
as Self
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Barbarosa (1982)
as Barbarosa
The Electric Horseman (1979)
as Wendell
Gone Fishin' (1997)
as Billy 'Catch' Pooler
My Darling Vivian (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Blonde Ambition (2007)
as Pap Paw
The Big Bounce (2004)
as Joe Lurie
America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
as Self - Performer
Once Upon a Texas Train (1988)
as John Henry Lee
Joke Man (2023)
as Self
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me (2019)
as Self
Swing Vote (2008)
as Willie Nelson
Red Headed Stranger (1986)
as Rev. Julian Shay
Surfer, Dude (2008)
as Farmer Bob
Lost in London (2017)
as Willie Nelson
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas (2008)
as Self
Songwriter (1984)
as Doc Jenkins
Quincy (2018)
as Self
A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999)
as Self - Performer
Last Party 2000 (2001)
as Self
The King of Luck (2011)
as Self
Dill Scallion (1999)
as Self
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars (—)
as Himself
The Man with the Big Hat (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
Coming Out of the Ice (1982)
as Red Loon
The Journeyman (2001)
as Samuel Hancock
Stagecoach (1986)
as Doc Holliday
Mickey's 50 (1978)
as Self
Starlight (1996)
Actor
Honeysuckle Rose (1980)
as Buck
The King of Texas (2008)
as Self
Hempsters: Plant the Seed (2008)
as Himself
Fighting With Anger (2007)
as Will
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company (2004)
as Self
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986)
as Gen. Jo Shelby
Pure Country: Pure Heart (2017)
as Himself
Willie Nelson / Wynton Marsalis - Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC (2008)
as Chanteur
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 4 (1983)
as Himself
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995)
as Self
Broken Bridges (2006)
as self
In the Hank Williams Tradition (1989)
as Self
Beer for My Horses (2008)
as Charlie
Also Starring Austin (2018)
Actor
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
as Self
Willie and Me (2024)
as Willie Nelson / Bones
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State (2014)
as Self
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up (2011)
as Self
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live (2009)
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
Walking After Midnight (1988)
as Self
Some Enchanted Evening With Willie Nelson (1989)
as Self
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990)
as Self
The Art of McCartney (2014)
as Self
Where the Hell's That Gold?!!? (1988)
as Cross
WWE WrestleMania VII (1991)
as Self - National Anthem
Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX (2006)
as Self
Baja Oklahoma (1988)
as Self
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend. (1990)
as Self
The Highwaymen: On the Road Again (2003)
as Self
Wild Texas Wind (1991)
as Willie Nelson
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (1984)
as Self - Performer
Be Here to Love Me (2004)
as Self - Musician
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993)
as Self
Dust to Dust (1994)
Actor
The Story of Darrell Royal (1999)
as Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
as Willie Nelson
Chet Atkins and Friends (1987)
Actor
Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America (2002)
as Himself
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
as Self
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013)
as Self
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (2004)
as Self
The Obama Deception (2009)
as Self
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash (2012)
as Self
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023)
as Self
The Country Bears Concert for America (2002)
as Self
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began (2005)
as self
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008)
as Self
Country Kings at the BBC (2014)
Actor
Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties (2017)
Actor
Willie Nelson: Down Home (1997)
as Self
John Mellencamp: It's About You (2012)
as Self
Heartbeat (1987)
as Himself
Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam (2001)
as Himself
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993)
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)
as Self
Opry Video Classics : Legends (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Rama (2003)
as Himself
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025)
as Self
Hells Angels Forever (1983)
as Self
Willie Nelson - Austin City Limits '74 (—)
as Himself
Pair of Aces (1990)
as Billy Roy Barker
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000)
as Self
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind (1991)
as Billy Roy Rodriguez
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007)
as Self
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles (2009)
as Self - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
June (2023)
as Self
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
as Self
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (2016)
as Self
The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws (2016)
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 (2007)
as Self
Waiting for the Miracle to Come (2019)
as Jimmy Riggs
Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015)
as Self
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well (2003)
as Self
Willie Nelson Live @ SXSW (2014)
as self
Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits (2019)
as Self
The American Epic Sessions (2016)
as Self
Save the Farm (2011)
Actor
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert (2005)
as Self
The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles (2002)
as Self
Country at the BBC (2011)
as Self (archive footage)
Heartbreakers at the BBC (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years (2002)
Actor
Road to Austin (2016)
as Self
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
as Willie Nelson
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2022)
as Self
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute (2021)
as Self
Paradox (2018)
as Red
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' (2003)
as Self
Willie Nelson Live at the US Festival (1983)
as Himself
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years (2014)
as Self - Performer
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006)
as Self
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl (2016)
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980 (1980)
Actor
Willie Nelson: Greatest Hits Live (1999)
as Himself
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993)
as Self
Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso (2001)
as Self
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2010)
as Self
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration (2023)
as Self
Anthem (1997)
as Self
Willie Nelson & Family: In Concert (1983)
as Himself
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary (2006)
as Self
Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong (1989)
as Self
Willie Nelson - Live at Billy Bob's Texas (2004)
as Self
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line (2006)
as Self
Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke (2016)
as Self
Glen Campbell | Good Times Again (2007)
as Self
Willie Nelson: Live from Austin TX (2006)
as Self - Vocals (archive footage)
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration (1979)
Actor
Merle Haggard: The Real Deal (2008)
as Self
Willie Nelson American Outlaw (2020)
as Self
Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2016)
as Self
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End (2016)
as Self - Performer
Last of the Breed: Live in Concert (2007)
as Himself
Willie Nelson at the Teatro (1998)
as Self
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music (2005)
Actor