Biography
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner) before her sales and chart peak arrived during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. ...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Dolly Parton : L'Amérique réconciliée
2025
as Self (archive footage)
The absolute queen of country music, Dolly Parton succeeded in rallying a fractured America to her peroxide-colored beehive and her self-assumed parad...

Ringo & Friends at the Ryman
2025
as Self
Ringo Starr headlines a star-studded country music concert at Nashville's Ryman. He performs new songs, solo hits, and Beatles classics with guests li...

Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
2024
as Self
Jimmy and his friends present a hour long special inspired by his album, "Holiday Seasoning".

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here
2024
as Self
A documentary that explores the life of pioneering songwriter and producer Linda Perry in this intimate and revealing journey. It’s a story of the str...

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Fallon celebrates 10 years as host of The Tonight Show in a two-hour primetime special, featuring highlights from monologues, sketches, guest in...

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
2024
as Self (archive footage)
A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years to celebrate BBC Two's ...

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Doggy Parton and CBS present "Dolly Parton's Pet Gala", a two-hour variety special featuring exclusive performances by music’s biggest stars, and a on...

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Executive Producer
Doggy Parton and CBS present "Dolly Parton's Pet Gala", a two-hour variety special featuring exclusive performances by music’s biggest stars, and a on...

Dolly Parton: Still Rockin'
2024
It is truly difficult to overstate the achievements of Dolly Parton. One of the most successful musicians of all time, Dolly has managed to stay relev...

Christmas at Graceland
2023
as Self
Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.

ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton
2023
Dolly Parton's music milestones, movies, collaborations, signature style, marriage, friendships, and next career move.

Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
2023
Dolly Parton has joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists along with today’s biggest stars for her first-ever Rock album, Rockst...

Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
2023
Music
Dolly Parton has joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists along with today’s biggest stars for her first-ever Rock album, Rockst...

June
2023
as Self
Until Reese Witherspoon’s Oscar-winning portrayal of her in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, most contemporary audiences were unfamiliar with Jun...

Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
2023
as Self
Together, Dolly Parton and GMA's Robin Roberts discuss Dolly's collaborations with numerous rock artists on her new album, including Paul McCartney, R...

Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
2023
as Self
At the turn of the 20th century, a deadly blight accidentally imported into the U.S. from Asia devastated the American Chestnut. Within a span of only...

Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
2023
as Self
Filmed in February at the Grand Ole Opry House, the special is a one-of-a-kind collection of performances and storytelling moments from some of Jordan...

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
as Self - Guest
Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A...

Movie Themes at the BBC
2023
as Self
A selection of some of the best BBC moments and classic archive performances from those singers and bands who cracked Hollywood as well as the pop cha...

Miley's New Year's Eve Party
2022
Live from Miami, multi-platinum-selling superstar Miley Cyrus is back with the legendary Dolly Parton to host a star-studded evening full of amazing s...

Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
2022
as Self
Follow Dolly's desire to uplift an exhausted world's spirits by sharing the unique "mountain magic". Throughout the chaos, Dolly finds herself taking ...

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
as Self - Inductee
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ...

Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn
2022
as Self
CMT’s tribute delivers tears, heartfelt tributes and emotional performances to honor the life, legacy & music of country music icon Loretta Lynn Lynn...

Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2022
as Self
The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively succe...

Still Working 9 to 5
2022
as Self
Examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the comedy film “9 to 5” starring Ja...

Dolly Parton at the BBC
2022
as Self
A look back at some of Dolly Parton's finest performances at the BBC, incorporating her greatest moments and hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in t...

Country Legends: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner & Friends
2021
as Self (archive footage)
A compilation of classic songs from The Porter Wagoner Show and Dolly TV series (1967-1977) features the iconic, beloved, singing-songwriting legend.

Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival
2021
as Self
Two Nashville music icons, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas, combine their talents during the pandemic to record the album "Leftover Feelings" in Elvis's ...

Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler
2021
as Self
The life and legacy of country music legend Kenny Rogers is honored in a new star-studded concert special, Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler, to be...

Latin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music
2021
as Self - Performer

Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
2021
as Self
In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honor Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler
2021

The Library That Dolly Built
2020
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at Dolly Parton's literacy-focused non-profit, Imagination Library, to show how the famous performer shares her love of readi...

A Holly Dolly Christmas
2020
as Self - Host / Performer
Parton will perform from an intimate, candlelit set while sharing personal Christmas stories and faith-based recollections of the season, interspersed...

A Holly Dolly Christmas
2020
Executive Producer
Parton will perform from an intimate, candlelit set while sharing personal Christmas stories and faith-based recollections of the season, interspersed...

Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The first two decades of Dolly Parton's career sees her cross over from her rural Tennessee country roots to become one of the world's most popular an...

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
2020
as Angel
A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of Christmas thanks to the local townsfolk – and an ac...

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
2020
Executive Producer, Music, Musical
A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of Christmas thanks to the local townsfolk – and an ac...

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fa...

Dolly Parton: Here I Am
2019
as Self
Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.

Christmas at Dollywood
2019
as Dolly Parton
Event planner Rachel lands her biggest job yet – Dollywood's 30th Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration, where she’s teamed with operations director Lu...

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
2019
as Self
Dolly Parton is celebrating a half-century of being an official Grand Ole Opry member with “Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry,” a two-hour special th...

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
2019
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton is celebrating a half-century of being an official Grand Ole Opry member with “Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry,” a two-hour special th...

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019
as Self
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early ...

Harlem to Hollywood
2019
as Self
An insider's look at the most famous person most people have never heard of: singer-songwriter Billy Vera.

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5
2019
as Dolly Parton
Love Island winner Amber Davies chats her preparation for taking on the role of a lifetime as Judy in the West End production of the beloved Dolly Par...

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
2019
as Self
This film traces the improbable journey of Charley Pride, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton farm in segregated Sledge, Mi...

Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
2018
as Self
Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry for an exclusive look inside the mak...
The Year in Memoriam
2017
as Self
Saw the death of many musicians, and they’ll be remembered during a two-night tv special.

All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration
2017
as Self
This one-night-only concert event taping brings together fans, friends and music icons to celebrate Kenny Rogers’ final farewell to Nashville. Featuri...

Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music
2017
as Self
The birth of Country music in the true birthplace before it went to Nashville. The "hillbilly" recordings that opened the doors to birth country and r...

A Pentatonix Christmas Special
2016
as Self - Special Appearance
Celebrating the holiday season with a one-hour television event where viewers can enjoy the Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon Pentatonix perform...

Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
2016
as The Painted Lady
An unexpected blizzard threatens the Parton family, while at the same time Dolly's father (and his kids) make sacrifices to raise enough money to fina...

Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
2016
Executive Producer
An unexpected blizzard threatens the Parton family, while at the same time Dolly's father (and his kids) make sacrifices to raise enough money to fina...

Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou
2016
as Self
Documentary which explores how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with very distinct takes on country bef...

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
as Self - Narrator
"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" is based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing. This once-in-a-lifeti...

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
Executive Producer
"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" is based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing. This once-in-a-lifeti...

Dolly Parton: Queen of Country
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton is the most honoured female country performer of all time. She has had 25 songs reach No1 on the Billboard Country chats, a record for a ...

Country Queens at the BBC
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Classic female country stars in action on a variety of BBC studio shows and featuring Bobbie Gentry, Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Billi...

A Country Christmas Story
2013
as Dolly Parton
A starry-eyed young girl journeys from the mountains of Appalachia to the stage at Dollywood, where she discovers the impact of African-Americans on t...

Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
2013
as Self
A Documentary about Nashville's Maverick songwriter/producer, 'Cowboy' Jack Clement.

Inequality for All
2013
as Doralee Rhodes (archive footage)
Based on Reich's 2010 book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, the film examines widening income inequality in the United States. U.S....
Queens Of Nashville
2013
as Self
The Untold Story Of Their Journey To Fame

Joyful Noise
2012
as G.G. Sparrow
G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

Hollywood to Dollywood
2011
as Self
Gay twins Gary and Larry have always loved Dolly Parton. They left their small town home ten years ago to make it in Hollywood and are finally ready t...

The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
2011
as Dolly Parton (voice)
Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out her whole life has been a lie. Wi...

Gnomeo & Juliet
2011
as Dolly Gnome (voice)
A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to over...
Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special
2009
as Self
Multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood headlines CARRIE UNDERWOOD: AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL, a two-hour variety s...

The World According to Miley Cyrus
2009
as Self
For tweens and teens, the program examines mega-pop star Miley Cyrus' daily life, her upbringing, her rise to fame, and how it all has affected her.

Dolly: Live from London
2009
as Self
Few artists are known around the globe by their first name only - Dolly is one of them. This Movie captures all the reasons why Dolly is an Icon. From...

Dolly: Live from London
2009
Executive Producer
Few artists are known around the globe by their first name only - Dolly is one of them. This Movie captures all the reasons why Dolly is an Icon. From...

Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
2009
as Self - Performer (archive footage)

The Book Lady
2008
as Self
Pop culture icon and country music legend Dolly Parton is known around the world as a singer, songwriter and actress. But to a new generation of child...

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Back in 1961, the Country Music Association founded the Country Music Hall of Fame to recognize the top artists, songwriters, broadcasters and executi...

Opry Video Classics: Duets
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Relive some of the Grand Ole Opry's greatest moments with this collection of 15 vintage duets featuring performers such as Patsy Cline and Bobby Lord ...

Opry Video Classics : Legends
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The biggest names in country music appear in this compilation of 15 performances from Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry, featuring Patsy Cline, Marty R...

Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country
2007
as Self (archive footage)
This collection of 15 vintage performances from the Grand Ole Opry showcases the divas of country music, including Tammy Wynette belting out "Stand by...

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
2007
as Self
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began
2005
as self
The show tells the story of a group of songwriters who hung out together at the bar 30 years ago and who penned some of America's most popular music.

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
2005
as Dolly Parton
After her triumph at the Miss United States pageant, FBI agent Gracie Hart becomes an overnight sensation -- and the new "face of the FBI". But it's t...

Norah Jones and The Handsome Band: Live in 2004
2004
as Self - Special Guest
Blue Note Records will release a new DVD from Norah Jones, entitled Norah Jones and the Handsome Band: Live In 2004, on November 16. Shot August 8 and...

Dolly Parton: Live & Well
2004
as Self
Country superstar Dolly Parton performs live at the Celebrity Theatre in Dollywood, Tennessee in December 2004.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004
as Doralee Rhodes
The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up de...

Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
as Edith McKlusky
As a child, Frank McKlusky watched his daredevil father "Madman" McKlusky become comatose in an ill-fated motorcycle stunt. Now as a risk-avoiding adu...

Graham Goes to Dollywood
2001
as Self
Dolly Parton enjoyed her appearance on late-night talk show So Graham Norton so much that she invited the host to visit her theme park in Tennessee. A...

Blue Valley Songbird
1999
as Leanna Taylor
Country singer Leana Taylor (Dolly Parton) struggles to escape from her controlling manager/boyfriend Hank (John Terry) as well as her troubled past. ...

Blue Valley Songbird
1999
Executive Producer
Country singer Leana Taylor (Dolly Parton) struggles to escape from her controlling manager/boyfriend Hank (John Terry) as well as her troubled past. ...

Jackie's Back!
1999
as Dolly Parton
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story
1997
as Dolly Parton
Biography of country music star Barbara Mandrell.

Unlikely Angel
1996
as Ruby Diamond
A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.

Unlikely Angel
1996
Executive Producer, Songs
A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.
Dolly Parton: Treasures
1996
as Self
Promotional special for Parton's album of the same name features music-video sequences, historical footage and insight from various singers and songwr...

Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating
1996
as Self
Video documentary about Dolly Parton's "Tennnessee Mountain Home" theme park.

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
1995
as Dolly Parton
This is a true story about the relationship between a mother and her daughter, and their struggle to make it to the top in the music world. It is abou...

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
1995
as Dolly Parton
Dottie West fought a difficult childhood to rise as one of country music's icons winning the first ever Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performan...

Heartsong
1995
as Self
In this multi-sensory film experience, Dolly Parton takes you on a breathtaking journey through the Great Smoky Mountains as she shares her story abou...

The Beverly Hillbillies
1993
as Dolly Parton
Jed Clampett and kin move from Arkansas to Beverly Hills when he becomes a billionaire, after an oil strike. The country folk are very naive with rega...

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993
as Self
No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. BILL MONROE: FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC features performance...

The Women of Country
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Special on the history of women in country music, featuring music performances, interviews, and vintage footage.

Straight Talk
1992
as Shirlee Kenyon
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in ...

Straight Talk
1992
Music, Songs
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in ...

Wild Texas Wind
1991
as Thiola Rayfield
Soon after a country singer moves in with her band's new manager, he's found slain and she's a suspect.

Wild Texas Wind
1991
Story, Executive Producer, Music Supervisor
Soon after a country singer moves in with her band's new manager, he's found slain and she's a suspect.

Home for Christmas
1990
as Self
Dolly Parton returns home to Sevierville and to Dollywood where she joins her family and friends to share songs and memories of the holidays in this 1...

Home for Christmas
1990
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton returns home to Sevierville and to Dollywood where she joins her family and friends to share songs and memories of the holidays in this 1...

Steel Magnolias
1989
as Truvy Jones
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friends...

Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong
1989
as Self
This was a concert performed in Houston for employees of NASA and their families to celebrate the US space program. Archival footage of NASA space mis...
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show
1988
as Self
Hope's annual Christmas show, with songs, skits, and comedy routines.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas
1986
as Lorna Davis
A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas
1986
Story, Songs
A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
1986
as Self
The Walt Disney World resort turned 15 years old in 1986. On November 9, 1986, ABC aired Walt Disney World's 15th Birthday Celebration. Hosted by Be...

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - Real Love
1985
as Self
In February 1985, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers kicked off a nine-city U.S. concert tour. Footage from the tour was used for the HBO special "Real Lov...

Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
1984
as Self
A holiday musical special with Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers based around their best-selling album "Once Upon a Christmas."

Rhinestone
1984
as Jake Ferris
After a big-time country singer brags that she can turn anybody in to a country-singin' star, she's out to prove she can live up to her talk when she ...

Rhinestone
1984
Music Supervisor, Original Music Composer
After a big-time country singer brags that she can turn anybody in to a country-singin' star, she's out to prove she can live up to her talk when she ...

Dolly in Concert
1983
as Self
Dolly Parton's Live HBO Concert filmed in London.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
as Mona Stangley
When a big TV crusader Melvin P. Thorpe threatens to expose the Chicken Ranch to public scandal and close it down, Miss Mona doesn't go down without a...

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
Songs
When a big TV crusader Melvin P. Thorpe threatens to expose the Chicken Ranch to public scandal and close it down, Miss Mona doesn't go down without a...
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981
as Self
Burt Reynolds is honored by more than 100 of his fellow celebrities and co-workers.

Lily: Sold Out
1981
as Dolly Parton
After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: soften her act for mass appeal, or keep her materi...

Nine to Five
1980
as Doralee Rhodes
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.

Nine to Five
1980
Theme Song Performance
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979
1979
as Self
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt...

Dolly and Carol in Nashville
1979
as Self / Trudy
Variety special featuring songs and skits with Dolly Parton and Carol Burnett.

Cher... Special
1978
as Dolly Parton
Cher... Special is a television special starring American singer/actress Cher and featuring guest stars Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart. The show was bro...
Run, Rose, Run
N/A
A young woman comes to country music's capital city to pursue her music-making dreams. The source of her heart-wrenching songs is a brutal secret she ...
Run, Rose, Run
N/A
Producer
A young woman comes to country music's capital city to pursue her music-making dreams. The source of her heart-wrenching songs is a brutal secret she ...