Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

1946-01-19 Sevierville, Tennessee, USA 129 Credits

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. ...

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Dolly Parton : L'Amérique réconciliée

Dolly Parton : L'Amérique réconciliée

2025

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

Ringo & Friends at the Ryman

2025

as Self

Acting

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

Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular

2024

as Self

9.0
Acting

Jimmy and his friends present a hour long special inspired by his album, "Holiday Seasoning".

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here

2024

as Self

Acting

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

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024

5.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024

Executive Producer

5.0
Producing

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'

Dolly Parton: Still Rockin'

2024

Acting

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

Christmas at Graceland

2023

as Self

5.5
Acting

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

ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton

ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton

2023

Acting

Dolly Parton's music milestones, movies, collaborations, signature style, marriage, friendships, and next career move.

Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event

Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event

2023

Acting

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

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

June

2023

as Self

6.2
Acting

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

Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll

2023

as Self

Acting

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

Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut

2023

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan

2023

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023

as Self - Guest

8.4
Acting

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

Movie Themes at the BBC

2023

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Miley's New Year's Eve Party

2022

Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas

2022

as Self

6.5
Acting

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022

as Self - Inductee

8.2
Acting

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

Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn

2022

as Self

Acting

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

Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo

2022

as Self

Acting

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

Still Working 9 to 5

2022

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton at the BBC

2022

as Self

5.0
Acting

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

Country Legends: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner & Friends

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival

2021

as Self

Acting

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

Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler

2021

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Latin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music

2021

as Self - Performer

7.5
Acting
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute

Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute

2021

as Self

6.7
Acting

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

8.0
Acting
The Library That Dolly Built

The Library That Dolly Built

2020

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

A Holly Dolly Christmas

2020

as Self - Host / Performer

6.8
Acting

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

A Holly Dolly Christmas

2020

Executive Producer

6.8
Producing

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

Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You

2020

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

2020

as Angel

5.8
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

2020

Executive Producer, Music, Musical

5.8
Producing

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

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

2020

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

Dolly Parton: Here I Am

2019

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Christmas at Dollywood

2019

as Dolly Parton

6.7
Acting

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

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry

2019

as Self

5.4
Acting

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

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry

2019

Executive Producer

5.4
Producing

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

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019

as Self

7.6
Acting

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

Harlem to Hollywood

2019

as Self

Acting

An insider's look at the most famous person most people have never heard of: singer-songwriter Billy Vera.

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

2019

as Dolly Parton

Acting

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

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

2019

as Self

3.8
Acting

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

Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

2018

as Self

Acting

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

Acting

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

All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration

2017

as Self

8.3
Acting

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

Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music

2017

as Self

Acting

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

A Pentatonix Christmas Special

2016

as Self - Special Appearance

7.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love

2016

as The Painted Lady

6.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love

2016

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

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

Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou

2016

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

2015

as Self - Narrator

6.4
Acting

"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

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

2015

Executive Producer

6.4
Producing

"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

Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

2015

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Country Queens at the BBC

2014

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

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

A Country Christmas Story

2013

as Dolly Parton

5.3
Acting

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

Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies

2013

as Self

Acting

A Documentary about Nashville's Maverick songwriter/producer, 'Cowboy' Jack Clement.

Inequality for All

Inequality for All

2013

as Doralee Rhodes (archive footage)

7.5
Acting

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

Acting

The Untold Story Of Their Journey To Fame

Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise

2012

as G.G. Sparrow

6.4
Acting

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

Hollywood to Dollywood

2011

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom

2011

as Dolly Parton (voice)

6.6
Acting

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

Gnomeo & Juliet

2011

as Dolly Gnome (voice)

5.9
Acting

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

5.2
Acting

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

The World According to Miley Cyrus

2009

as Self

4.0
Acting

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

Dolly: Live from London

2009

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Dolly: Live from London

2009

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

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

Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

2009

as Self - Performer (archive footage)

Acting
The Book Lady

The Book Lady

2008

as Self

Acting

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

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame

2007

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Opry Video Classics: Duets

2007

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Opry Video Classics : Legends

2007

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country

2007

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

2007

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980

2007

as Self

7.0
Acting

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began

2005

as self

4.0
Acting

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

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

2005

as Dolly Parton

5.8
Acting

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

Norah Jones and The Handsome Band: Live in 2004

2004

as Self - Special Guest

6.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton: Live & Well

2004

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004

as Doralee Rhodes

8.0
Acting

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

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

2002

Acting

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.

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

2002

as Edith McKlusky

4.2
Acting

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

Graham Goes to Dollywood

2001

as Self

Acting

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

Blue Valley Songbird

1999

as Leanna Taylor

4.6
Acting

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

Blue Valley Songbird

1999

Executive Producer

4.6
Producing

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!

Jackie's Back!

1999

as Dolly Parton

6.5
Acting

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story

Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story

1997

as Dolly Parton

7.0
Acting

Biography of country music star Barbara Mandrell.

Unlikely Angel

Unlikely Angel

1996

as Ruby Diamond

5.9
Acting

A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.

Unlikely Angel

Unlikely Angel

1996

Executive Producer, Songs

5.9
Producing

A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.

Dolly Parton: Treasures

1996

as Self

Acting

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

Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating

1996

as Self

Acting

Video documentary about Dolly Parton's "Tennnessee Mountain Home" theme park.

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

1995

as Dolly Parton

6.7
Acting

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

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story

1995

as Dolly Parton

3.0
Acting

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

Heartsong

1995

as Self

Acting

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

The Beverly Hillbillies

1993

as Dolly Parton

6.3
Acting

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

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

1993

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

The Women of Country

1993

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Special on the history of women in country music, featuring music performances, interviews, and vintage footage.

Straight Talk

Straight Talk

1992

as Shirlee Kenyon

6.0
Acting

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

Straight Talk

1992

Music, Songs

6.0

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

Wild Texas Wind

1991

as Thiola Rayfield

5.4
Acting

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

Wild Texas Wind

1991

Story, Executive Producer, Music Supervisor

5.4
Writing Producing

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

Home for Christmas

1990

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Home for Christmas

1990

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

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

Steel Magnolias

1989

as Truvy Jones

7.2
Acting

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

Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong

1989

as Self

9.0
Acting

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

Acting

Hope's annual Christmas show, with songs, skits, and comedy routines.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

1986

as Lorna Davis

5.8
Acting

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

A Smoky Mountain Christmas

1986

Story, Songs

5.8
Writing

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary

1986

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - Real Love

1985

as Self

4.5
Acting

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

Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember

1984

as Self

6.5
Acting

A holiday musical special with Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers based around their best-selling album "Once Upon a Christmas."

Rhinestone

Rhinestone

1984

as Jake Ferris

4.8
Acting

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

Rhinestone

1984

Music Supervisor, Original Music Composer

4.8

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

Dolly in Concert

1983

as Self

7.3
Acting

Dolly Parton's Live HBO Concert filmed in London.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982

as Mona Stangley

6.2
Acting

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

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982

Songs

6.2

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

6.0
Acting

Burt Reynolds is honored by more than 100 of his fellow celebrities and co-workers.

Lily: Sold Out

Lily: Sold Out

1981

as Dolly Parton

6.5
Acting

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

Nine to Five

1980

as Doralee Rhodes

6.9
Acting

Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.

Nine to Five

Nine to Five

1980

Theme Song Performance

6.9

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

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979

1979

as Self

7.0
Acting

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

Dolly and Carol in Nashville

1979

as Self / Trudy

Acting

Variety special featuring songs and skits with Dolly Parton and Carol Burnett.

Cher... Special

Cher... Special

1978

as Dolly Parton

6.8
Acting

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

Acting

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

Producing

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 ...