Biography
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 ch...
Known For
Complete Filmography

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...

Willie and Me
2024
as Willie Nelson / Bones
Trapped in a stagnant marriage, German housewife Greta finds solace in Willie Nelson's music. When he announces his farewell concert, she embarks on a...

The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as 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...

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...

Joke Man
2023
as Self
Jackie Martling just may be America's last great joke teller. His savant-like ability to remember every joke he's heard since he was 8 years old, comb...

Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
2023
as Self
A star-studded concert celebrating Willie Nelson's 90th birthday, recorded live at The Hollywood Bowl and featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances an...

Heartbreakers at the BBC
2023
as Self (archive footage)
A selection of classic heartbreaking BBC performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, Taylor 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 (archive footage)
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ...

Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan
2022
as himself
Grab a front-row seat to this 1984 Tokyo concert, one of Nelson’s live legendary performances. Filmed at Budokan, the famous martial arts hall, the sh...

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.

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
2020
as Self
This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America—with the music of the counterculture, incl...

My Darling Vivian
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of John...

Willie Nelson American Outlaw
2020
as Self
Willie Nelson - American Outlaw captures the most iconic moments from a one-night-only concert event honoring Willie Nelson and his music. This two-ho...

Waiting for the Miracle to Come
2019
as Jimmy Riggs
An aspiring trapeze artist discovers a cryptic letter, written once by her recently deceased father, that leads her to a gold mine in a remote Califor...

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...

Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits
2019
as Self
Austin City Limits proudly welcomes back a longtime friend, American music icon Willie Nelson, in a career-spanning hour as he performs a mix of his u...

Quincy
2018
as Self
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultur...

Also Starring Austin
2018
ALSO STARRING AUSTIN uses scenes from locally shot films as a lens to explore a community's rapidly changing built and natural environment and unique,...

Paradox
2018
as Red
A loud poem. A whimsical western tale of music and love.

Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties
2017
'Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties' is an exploration of the 1960s Western cultural revolution as it ushers in our contemporary society. 'Revoluti...

Pure Country: Pure Heart
2017
as Himself
For Ada and Piper Spencer, singing is as natural as breathing. Blessed with talent and determination, these sisters hope to fulfill their dream of per...

Lost in London
2017
as Willie Nelson
Within the course of a night, Woody Harrelson finds himself in a misadventure in London that winds him up in prison.

The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
2016
as Self
Rolling Stone investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for stealing the 2000 election by purging Black voters from Florida's electoral rolls...

Road to Austin
2016
Road To Austin chronicles how Austin, Texas became the Live Music Capital of the World, dating from 1835 to present day. The film builds to a climax a...

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
2016
as 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 wh...

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws
2016
as Self
The Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring Johnny Cash, ...

The American Epic Sessions
2016
as Self
Jack White and T Bone Burnett invite today’s greatest artists to test their skills against the long-lost machine that recorded their musical idols and...

Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke
2016
as Self
The Broken Spoke has hosted country greats like George Strait, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Bob Wills, George Jones, and Roy Acuff. A profile of “the l...

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
2016
as Self
Explore the country legend's hard-fought road to stardom. From her Appalachian roots to the Oscar-winning biopic of her life, Coal Miner's Daughter, L...

Zoolander 2
2016
as Willie Nelson
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.

Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2016
as Self
Singer and songwriter Willie Nelson was the 2015 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The all-star tribute featured p...

Johnny Cash: American Rebel
2015
as Self
Johnny Cash: American Rebel is built around 12 essential Johnny Cash tracks spanning four decades that each deliver the passion, musicality and messag...

I Am Johnny Cash
2015
as Self
I am Johnny Cash is a celebration of the larger-than-life Johnny Cash from the unique perspective of the Man in Black's greatest songs the 'essentials...

Country Kings at the BBC
2014
Classic male country singers from the BBC vaults, journeying from The Everly Brothers and Jerry Lee Lewis to Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson, and featu...

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
2014
as Self - Performer
The star-studded special celebrates the trailblazing music series' 40th anniversary. With guest hosts Jeff Bridges, Matthew McConaughey and Sheryl Cro...

The Art of McCartney
2014
as Self
An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists interpret the songs of one of the world's gre...
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Farm Aid Live
2014
Production Artist

All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
as Self
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, ...

Willie Nelson Live @ SXSW
2014
as self
Willie Nelson performs at ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin, Texas in March, 2014. Set List: Whiskey River (Johnny Bush cover), Still Is Still ...

Angels Sing
2013
as Nick
As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Micha...

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
2013
as Self
Supermensch documents the astounding career of Hollywood insider, the loveable Shep Gordon, who fell into music management by chance after moving to L...

We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
2012
as Self
Johnny Cash influenced a great variety of musicians and it was never more apparent than on Friday, April 20, 2012 at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX. ...

John Mellencamp: It's About You
2012
as Self
It's About You is a 2012 music documentary film directed by father and son duo Ian & Kurt Markus. The films focus regards John Mellencamps 2009 tour w...

Paul Williams Still Alive
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and '9...
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
2011
as Self
A documentary concerning the views of those in the movie industry, pertaining to the subject of 9/11.
I Ride
2011
as Willie Nelson
Since “The Wild One” in the 1950s the world has been fascinated with the mythic culture of the American biker. Who are these people with the loud moto...

The King of Luck
2011
as Himself
Billy Bob Thornton's portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals O...

OK Buckaroos
2010
This is the story of a troubadour's journey in the last years of the twentieth century. Jerry Jeff Walker's music has led him from the nation's bigges...

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
2010
as Self
The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer, arranger, musician and multi Grammy award winner.

Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
2009
as Himself - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Recorded Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall on February 10, 2009. Once in a while the stars align and something magical happens....
Happiness Is
2009
as Self
Happiness Is is a road trip documentary that explores American's "pursuit of happiness".

The Obama Deception
2009
as Self
Controversial radio host Alex Jones presents his case that Obama was not the beacon of hope he was portrayed as, but rather just another cog in the im...

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

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
as Self (archive footage)

Merle Haggard: The Real Deal
2008
as Self
A profile of Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard recalls his rocky personal life and his legendary status. Interviews include Jewel, Clint Black...

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
2008
as Self
Hark! The Herald Pundit Sings! America’s favorite Christmas tradition is now on DVD! Families have gathered around the TV to enjoy Stephen Colbert’s C...

Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
as Self

Surfer, Dude
2008
as Farmer Bob
A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.

Beer for My Horses
2008
as Charlie
"Beer for My Horses" tells the story of two best friends that work together as deputies in a small town. The two defy the Sheriff and head off on an o...

Swing Vote
2008
as Willie Nelson
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Hempsters: Plant the Seed
2008
as Himself
The film follows the lively exploits of activists for (and against) the movement for the legalization of the hemp plant in America. It features Woody ...

The King of Texas
2008
as Self
A documentary on the life of Texas filmmaker Eagle Pennell.

Blonde Ambition
2007
as Pap Paw
A young professional woman unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
2007
as Self
Double-DVD Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances and Collaborations by Guitar Wizards Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Joh...

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 : 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...

Last of the Breed: Live in Concert
2007
as Himself
Traditional Western swing and good ol' fashioned honky-tonk music just doesn't get any better than this. With a short run of 15 performances in 2007, ...

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
2007
as Self
1. Great Balls of Fire 2. Chantilly Lace 3. Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) 4. End of the Road (Tom Jones) 5. Who Will the Next Fool Be (Solomon Burke...

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
2007
as Jesse Duke
When mischievous teenaged cousins Bo and Luke Duke are arrested, both boys are paroled to the care of their Uncle Jesse in Hazzard, sentenced to a sum...

Glen Campbell | Good Times Again
2007
as Self
In the late 60s Glen Campbell had the world on a string or better yet strings. It was his smooth vocals and warm personality on his hits like Wichita ...
Fighting With Anger
2007
as Will
Ray (Fleming) is a young, beautiful and deadly assassin looking for answers about her past. Will (Willie Nelson) is her aging mentor who assigns her t...

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
2006
as Himself

Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX
2006
as Compositeur, Guitare, Artiste principal, Voix

Broken Bridges
2006
as self
A fading country music star returns to his hometown, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart and also meets his 16-year-old daughter for the f...

Beerfest
2006
as Self (uncredited)
During a trip to Germany to scatter their grandfather's ashes, German-American brothers Todd and Jan discover Beerfest, the secret Olympics of downing...

Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line
2006
as Self
A documentary about the life of Johnny Cash and the making of Walk the Line (2005).

Willie Nelson: Live from Austin TX
2006
as Compositeur, Guitare, Artiste principal, Voix
The legendary Willie Nelson is in fantastic form on this 1990 Austin City Limits performance. The DVD includes his classic songs, Whiskey River, On Th...
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert
2005
as Self
The 2005 concert, marking the 20th anniversary of Farm Aid, took place at the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, with events in downtown Chicago...

The Dukes of Hazzard
2005
as Uncle Jesse Duke
Cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, with the help of their eye-catching cousin, Daisy and moonshine-running Uncle Jesse, try and save the family farm from bein...
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.

Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
2004
as Self
The performances come from a 2004 Willie Nelson Special aired on cable television; guests include many well-known musicians.

Be Here to Love Me
2004
as Self - Musician
Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
2004
as Self
DVD that accompanied the CD release. Has behind the scenes and rehearsal footage.

The Big Bounce
2004
as Joe Lurie
A small-time con artist and a Hawaiian real estate developer's mischievous, enterprising mistress team up for a potential $200,000 score.
Willie Nelson - Live at Billy Bob's Texas
2004
as Self
Billy Bob's Texas is the world's largest Honky Tonk located in the heart of the historical Ft. Worth Stockyards. On this 25th edition of the LIVE AT B...

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
2003
as Self
Profile of veteran country singer Emmylou Harris, witnessing the heady success of her career while also discussing her late flowering of intensely per...

The Highwaymen: On the Road Again
2003
as Himself
Four of the greatest legends of country music join together. Johnny Cash sings Folsom Prison Blues, Willie Nelson performs Always on my Mind, Kris Kri...
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
2003
as Self
Country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson is joined on stage by some of the biggest names in music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert event t...
Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America
2002
as Himself
Held just 18 days after the September 11th attacks, Farm Aid 2001, A Concert for America, celebrated the solidarity, innovation, and hard work of fami...

The Country Bears
2002
as Willie Nelson
For Beary Barrington, The Country Bears' young #1 fan, fitting in with his all-too-human family is proving im-paws-ible. When he runs away to find Cou...

The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles
2002
as Self
Recorded in 1984, Willie Nelson, one of the most influential musical figures of the past quarter century performs on this DVD for the first time with ...
This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
2002
Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music.

Last Party 2000
2001
as Self
Filmed over the last six months of the 2000 Presidential election, Phillip Seymour Hoffman starts documenting the campaign at the Republican and Democ...

America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self - Performer
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ...

Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam
2001
as Himself
One of country music's most enduring legends, Willie Nelson has enjoyed international success for decades. The down-to-earth superstar is filmed on Ju...

The Journeyman
2001
as Samuel Hancock
In the Wild West at the turn of the century, two young brothers watch as their Grandpa is gunned down in cold blood. The desperados kidnap the older b...

Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso
2001
as Self
A biographical documentary of musician/author Kinky Friedman.

Dill Scallion
1999
as Self
School bus driver Dill Scallion dreams of becoming a famous country music singer. He sings from his heart and makes up his own dance, the 'Scallion Sh...

Willie Nelson: Greatest Hits Live
1999
as Himself
Willie Nelson, America's most beloved country music superstar, presents his biggest and best-known hits in a rare, unforgettable evening of song. Reco...

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
as Willie Nelson
When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with ...

A Tribute To Johnny Cash
1999
as Self - Performer
On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny C...

Outlaw Justice
1999
as Lee Walker
In the tradition of THE WILD BUNCH and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN comes this fast paced, action filled western with unforgettable performances by an all st...
The Story of Darrell Royal
1999
as Self
Award-winning story of University of Texas coaching legend and three time National Champion, Darrell Royal.

Half Baked
1998
as Historian Smoker
Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to goin...

Willie Nelson at the Teatro
1998
as Self
When Willie Nelson and album producer Daniel Lanois set out to create a cinematic-sounding album, "Teatro", they took over a disused movie theatre in ...

Wag the Dog
1997
as Johnny Dean
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President...

Anthem
1997
as Self
When twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a borrowed car and hit the road, it was with the deeply ...

Gone Fishin'
1997
as Billy 'Catch' Pooler
Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
1996
as Self
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 re...

Starlight
1996
Adrianna (Chong) is a beautiful alien woman who has come to Earth in search of a half alien man (Wirth). She needs him to help her defeat the evil ali...

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II
1995
as Self
In commemoration of the 100th birthday of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, performers present classic Hammerstein songs.

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
1995
as Willie Nelson
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...

The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self (archive footage)
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a...

Dust to Dust
1994
Sampson Moses, the corrupt mayor of Brambles, Texas, hires a deadly gunfighter to remove orphaned landowner Billy, since a railroad company wants his ...

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
1993
as Self
Interviews with celebrities such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Dennis Hopper and Willie Nelson examine the remarkable career of actor-performer Kris K...

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
1993
as Self
Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the...

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

WWE WrestleMania VII
1991
as Self - National Anthem
Hulk Hogan plays by new rules as he tries to liberate the WWE Championship from the clutches of the traitorous Sgt. Slaughter. The WWE isn't big enoug...

Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
as Billy Roy Rodriguez
A gambler, a Texas ranger and an FBI agent are investigating a series of vigilante murders.

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
1990
as Self
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson perform live at Long Island's Nassau Coliseum in 1990.

Pair of Aces
1990
as Billy Roy Barker
A Texas Ranger has to protect his two daughters as he investigates a serial killer who is attacking cheerleaders. Meanwhile he finds himself working w...

Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
1990
as Himself
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. Fr...

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...
In the Hank Williams Tradition
1989
as Self
This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such...

Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
1988
as Cross
A pair of thieves are pursued by the U.S. Army, the Mexican federales and Apaches in this made-for-TV Western.

Once Upon a Texas Train
1988
as John Henry Lee
Captain Hayes of the mighty law enforcement squad named the Texas Rangers reached the pinnacle of his career when he captured the notorious John Henry...

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Willie Nelson
Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
as Self
The life, career, and music of Irving Berlin are celebrated live on stage with musical performances.

Baja Oklahoma
1988
as Self
Juanita Hutchins works at Texas bar, but she aspires to be a country songwriter. When she's not looking after her impulsive daughter, Candy, or vouchi...

Walking After Midnight
1988
as Self
Explores the past-life experiences of various celebrities.

Chet Atkins and Friends
1987
Filmed live in Nashville, these musical talents demonstrate both their love and respect for Atkins as they take to the stage for an unforgettable perf...

Heartbeat
1987
as Himself
A surrealistic journey into the experiences and reflections of a documentary filmmaker as he evaluates the people and places that have made up his lif...

Red Headed Stranger
1986
as Rev. Julian Shay
Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man...

Red Headed Stranger
1986
Producer, Music, Original Music Composer
Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man...

Stagecoach
1986
as Doc Holliday
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 Mar...

Stagecoach
1986
Original Music Composer, Executive Producer
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 Mar...

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
1986
as Gen. Jo Shelby
This movie looks at the last years (not days, as implied in the title) of famous outlaws, Frank and Jesse James. The film opens in 1877 with the broth...

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self
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 Michae...

Songwriter
1984
as Doc Jenkins
Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, ...

Songwriter
1984
Songs
Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, ...

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
Star studded show

Hells Angels Forever
1983
as Himself
What starts off as a squadron of American daredevil bombers in World War II, branded by society as renegades, turns into a revealing ride into the wor...

Willie Nelson Live at the US Festival
1983
as Himself
Willie Nelson appeared at the US Festival on June 4, 1983. It was billed as Country Day, with Willie performing alongside such artists as Waylon Jenni...

Playboy Video Magazine: Volume 4
1983
as Himself
Features a tribute to murdered Playmate Dorothy Stratten, an interview with singer Willie Nelson, a profile of X star Marilyn Chambers, a video center...
Willie Nelson & Family: In Concert
1983
as Himself
Willie Nelson and Family perform at the Austin Opry House (1983)

Coming Out of the Ice
1982
as Red Loon
A biographical film about Victor Herman, based on the memoir of the same name.

Barbarosa
1982
as Barbarosa
Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbaro...

Thief
1981
as David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime an...

Honeysuckle Rose
1980
as Buck
Buck Bonham is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving, the daughter of one of his longtime musical...

Honeysuckle Rose
1980
Original Music Composer
Buck Bonham is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving, the daughter of one of his longtime musical...

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980
1980
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...

The Electric Horseman
1979
as Wendell
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perfor...

The Electric Horseman
1979
Songs
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perfor...
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1979
It's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July

Mickey's 50
1978
as Self
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th bi...

A Poem Is a Naked Person
1974
as Self
Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1...

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
N/A
as Self
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 ...
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration
N/A
The two-hour special features once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, surprise appearances, music royalty from the star-studded two-day concert event celeb...

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
N/A
Executive Producer
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 ...