Back in the 1970’s everyone wanted to live like a Rockstar. Nowadays everyone still wants to live like one because Rock stars embody everything that is great with being popular. Crowds of devoted fans, non-stop partying and awesome music. Jimmy Buffett could not ask for more. Born on the unknown in the place called Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States. This United States of America bred Writer, Songwriter, Novelist, Singer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Author, Film Producer, Musician, Businessperson has a lot of talents and gifts. The biggest one of all is creating rock music that millions worldwide love. The music of Jimmy Buffett has been featured in movies, TV shows, commercials and is played on the internet non-stop. Who would have thought that a kid from Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, South Carolina, United States, University of Southern Mississippi, McGill–Toolen Catholic High School, Pearl River Community College, St Ignatius Elementary School, Auburn University, Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, Charleston, SC, United States, University of Southern Mississippi, McGill–Toolen Catholic High School, Pearl River Community College, St Ignatius Elementary School, Auburn University could one day be one of the biggest rock stars in the world? Well it turned out to be true and right now Jimmy Buffett has a net worth of $400 Million. It is good when you are a rock star.
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Structural info
- Full Name: Jimmy Buffett
- Net Worth: $400 Million
- Date Of Birth: December 25, 1946
- Place Of Birth: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
- Profession: Writer, Songwriter, Novelist, Singer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Author, Film Producer, Musician, Businessperson
- Education: Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, South Carolina, United States, University of Southern Mississippi, McGill–Toolen Catholic High School, Pearl River Community College, St Ignatius Elementary School, Auburn University, Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, Charleston, SC, United States, University of Southern Mississippi, McGill–Toolen Catholic High School, Pearl River Community College, St Ignatius Elementary School, Auburn University
- Nationality: United States of America
- Spouse: Jane Slagsvol (m. 1977), Margie Washichek (m. 1969–1972)
- Children: Savannah Jane Buffett, Sarah Delaney Buffett, Cameron Marley Buffett
- Parents: Mary Lorraine Peets Buffett, James Delaney Buffett, Jr., Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, South Carolina, United States, Mary Lorraine Peets Buffett, James Delaney Buffett, Jr., Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, Charleston, SC, United States
- Siblings: Laurie Buffet, Laurie Buffet
- Nicknames: Jimmy Buffet , JimmyBuffett , Buffett, Jimmy , Jimmy Buffett , Jimmy Buffet One Particular Harbour , Buffet, Jimmy , James William Buffett , Bubba , James William “Jimmy” Buffett
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jimmybuffett
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jimmybuffett
- Google+: http://plus.google.com/+JimmyBuffett
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jimmybuffett
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/jimmybuffett
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0119364
- Awards: Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year, Margaritaville, Come Monday, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, South C…
- Nominations: Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Video of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Music Video of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, Country Music Assoc…
- Movies: Las Vegas, NV, United States, Byron Bay NSW, Australia, South Carolina, United States, Rancho Deluxe, Repo Man, Cobb, Congo, Music for Montserrat, Hoot, Sun Dogs, Jimmy Buffett: MiniMatinee #1, Neville Brothers: Tell It Like It Is, Jimmy Buffett: Scenes You Know by Heart, Las Vegas, NV, United State…
- TV Shows: Television Parts, Television Parts
Quotes
- I have pretty much surrounded myself with Gulf Coast influences for a long time, and… if you listen to those songs, I think it’s pretty much in there.
- [on Elvis Presley] Elvis was the only man from northeast Mississippi, who could shake his hips and still be loved by rednecks, cops and hippies.
Facts
- Received his Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1969).
- Fell, face first, off the stage at the end of his concert in Sydney, Australia, on January 26, 2011 and was rushed to the hospital.
- Father of Savannah Jane Buffett.
- Jimmy Buffett’s first marriage, (to Margie Washichek), occurred on Lunar History date of July 20th, 1969, when astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon and were the first two, that walked on the moon, while Michael Collins remained with the Apollo 11 spaceship.
- Buffett has claimed that his favorites of his own songs are: “He Went to Paris”, “Death of an Unpopular Poet”, “Come Monday”, “A Pirate Looks at Forty”, “Nautical Wheelers”, “Son of a Son of a Sailor”, “Sending the Old Man Home”, “Twelve Volt Man” and “Distantly in Love”.
- Appointed Honorary Ambassador of Peace for the Harvey Ball Foundation along with Jackie Chan, Brooke Shields, A.V.T. Shankardass, Jerry Lewis, Prince Albert of Monaco, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Phil Collins, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Darrell Waltrip, Heather Mills, Yoko Ono, Patch Adams, Sergei Khrushchev and Winnie Mandela.
- The music video of his song “One Particular Harbour” was filmed on the same set and at the same time as The Bounty (1984). The two productions also shared props and extras as well.
- Co-founder, along with former Florida governor Bob Graham, of the Save the Manatee Club.
- Is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity of the Epsilon-Nu chapter from Southern Mississippi.
- Separated from his wife Jane in the early 1980s. However, they reconciled in 1991 and remain happily married.
- Brother-in-law of Thomas McGuane.
- Owns a 1954 Grumman Albatross seaplane called “The Hemisphere Dancer”.
- His concerts have a cult following, not unlike that of Grateful Dead, with fans known as “parrotheads”.
- His books include “The Jolly Mon” (a children’s book based on one of his songs), “Tales from Margaritaville: Fictional Facts and Factual Fictions” and “Where Is Joe Merchant?”.
- Has licensed the name “Margaritaville”, the title of one of his songs, to a brand of tequila, a margarita mix, and a chain of merchandise stores.
- Has done extensive work with environmental groups in Florida and the Carribbean.
- He is a licensed pilot who flies his own light aircraft.
Trademarks
- His sailor suits
- His maritime and vacation-themed hit songs, such as “Margaritaville”, “Son of a Son of a Sailor”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”.
- Sunglasses and vacation clothes
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Jurassic World |
2015 |
performer: “The Ever Elusive Future” / writer: “The Ever Elusive Future” |
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Todd’s Pop Song Reviews |
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TV Series documentary performer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2014 writer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2014 |
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Dancing with the Stars |
2013 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
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The Wrong Mans |
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TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013 |
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting |
2012 |
writer: “Why Don’t We Get Drunk” |
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Dolphin Tale |
2011 |
performer: “Knee Deep” |
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Cheeseburger |
2010 |
Short performer: “Cheeseburger In Paradise” |
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
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TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009 |
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Jimmy Buffett: Scenes You Know by Heart |
2009 |
Video performer: “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, “He Went To Paris”, “Fins”, “Son Of A Son Of A Sailor”, “A Pirate Looks At Forty”, “Margaritaville”, “Come Monday”, “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes”, “Why Don’t We Get Drunk”, “Pencil Thin Mustache”, “Grapefruit – Juicy Fruit”, “Boat Drinks”, “Volcano”, “Hey Good Lookin'”, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” |
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Canvas |
2006 |
performer: “Mademoiselle Voulez-vous Danser” |
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Hoot |
2006 |
performer: “Good Guys Win”, “Wondering Where the Lions Are”, “Barefootin'”, “Floridays”, “Werewolves of London” / writer: “Floridays” |
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Super Size Me |
2004 |
Documentary performer: “Cheeseburger In Paradise” / writer: “Cheeseburger In Paradise” |
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Jimmy Buffett: Mini Matinee #1 |
2003 |
Video documentary short performer: “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, “Meet Me In Margaritaville”, “The Tiki Bar Is Open”, “Knees Of My Heart”, “Fins” |
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Hollywood’s Magical Island: Catalina |
2003 |
Documentary performer: “Son of a Son of a Sailor” 1978 / writer: “Son of a Son of a Sailor” 1978 |
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Breakfast with Hunter |
2003 |
Documentary performer: “Why Don’t We Get Drunk” / writer: “Why Don’t We Get Drunk” |
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Anger Management |
2003 |
performer: “Margaritaville” / writer: “Margaritaville” |
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Emeril |
2001 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
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Elmopalooza! |
1998 |
TV Special performer: “Caribbean Amphibian” |
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Contact |
1997 |
performer: “Purple People Eater” / producer: “Purple People Eater” |
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The Simpsons |
1997 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
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Johnny Bago |
1993 |
TV Series theme song |
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The Firm |
1993 |
performer: “Stars On The Water” |
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest |
1992 |
writer: “If I’m Goanna Eat Somebody It Might As Well Be You” |
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The Doctor |
1991 |
performer: “Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Screw” / writer: “Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Screw” |
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Arachnophobia |
1990 |
performer: “Don’t Bug Me” / writer: “Don’t Bug Me” |
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Always |
1989 |
performer: “BOOMERANG LOVE” / writer: “BOOMERANG LOVE” |
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Saturday Night Live |
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TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 1978 – 1986 performer – 1 episode, 1978 |
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Doctor Duck’s Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce |
1986 |
Video music: “La Vie Dansante” / writer: “La Vie Dansante” |
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Jimmy Buffett: Live by the Bay |
1986 |
Video performer: “Door Number 3”, “Grapefruit – Juicy Fruit”, “We Are The People”, “Stars On The Water”, “Coconut Telegraph”, “Come Monday”, “Rag Top Day”, “Who’s The Blonde Stranger?”, “Volcano”, “Changes In Latitude, Changes In Attitude”, “One Particular Harbour”, “If The Phone Doesn’t Ring, It’s Me”, “Why Don’t We Get Drunk”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, “Fins”, “Last Mango In Paris”, “A Pirate Looks At Forty”, “Margaritaville” |
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Summer Rental |
1985 |
performer: “Turning Around” / writer: “Turning Around” |
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The Slugger’s Wife |
1985 |
performer: “RAGTOP DAY” / writer: “RAGTOP DAY” |
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Hot Money |
1983 |
lyrics: “Margaritaville” / music: “Margaritaville” / performer: “Margaritaville” |
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High |
1982 |
performer: “I Don’t Know Spicoli’s Theme” / writer: “I Don’t Know Spicoli’s Theme” |
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Coast to Coast |
1980 |
performer: “Survive” / writer: “Survive” |
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Urban Cowboy |
1980 |
performer: “Hello Texas” |
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FM |
1978 |
performer: “Livingston Saturday Night” / writer: “Livingston Saturday Night” |
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Rancho Deluxe |
1975 |
performer: “Rancho Deluxe”, “Livingston Saturday Night”, “Left Me With a Nail to Drive”, “Countin’ the Cows Ev’ry Day”, “Wonder Why You Ever Go Home”, “Can’t Remember When I Slept Last” / writer: “Rancho Deluxe”, “Livingston Saturday Night”, “Left Me With a Nail to Drive”, “Wonder Why You Ever Go Home”, “Can’t Remember When I Slept Last” |
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Actor
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Jurassic World |
2015 |
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Running Tourist (uncredited) |
Hawaii Five-0 |
2011-2015 |
TV Series |
Frank Bama |
Hoot |
2006 |
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Mr. Ryan |
From the Earth to the Moon |
1998 |
TV Mini-Series |
First Journalist |
Congo |
1995 |
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727 Pilot |
Cobb |
1994 |
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The Armless Guy |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
1994 |
TV Series |
Musical Guest |
Hook |
1991 |
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Shoe-Stealing Pirate (uncredited) |
Repo Man |
1984 |
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Additional Blond Agent (as Jimmy Buffet) |
Producer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Jimmy Buffett: Scenes You Know by Heart |
2009 |
Video executive producer |
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Jimmy Buffett: Live in Anguilla |
2007 |
Video executive producer |
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Sun Dogs |
2006 |
Documentary producer |
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Jimmy Buffett: Live at Wrigley Field – The Labor Day Weekend Shows |
2006 |
Video executive producer |
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Hoot |
2006 |
producer |
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Jimmy Buffett: Tales from MargaritaVision |
2000 |
Video executive producer |
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Music Department
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Jimmy Buffett: Scenes You Know by Heart |
2009 |
Video musician: guitar and vocals |
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Jimmy Buffett: Live in Anguilla |
2007 |
Video musician: guitar and vocals |
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Hoot |
2006 |
composer: original songs |
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From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans |
2006 |
Video musician |
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Rancho Deluxe |
1975 |
music performer |
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Composer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Johnny Bago |
1993 |
TV Series |
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Breaking All the Rules |
1988 |
TV Movie |
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Rancho Deluxe |
1975 |
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Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Twenty Feet from Stardom |
2013 |
Documentary special thanks |
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Jungle Strike |
1993 |
Video Game special thanks |
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Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Parrot Heads |
2017 |
Documentary completed |
Himself |
Today |
1989-2016 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself – Musical Guest |
Welcome to ‘Jurassic World’ |
2015 |
Video documentary |
Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon |
2014 |
TV Series |
Himself – Musical Guest |
Kokua for the Philippines |
2013 |
TV Special |
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Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show |
2005-2013 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Boston Strong an Evening of Support and Celebration |
2013 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Kathleen Kennedy 2013 Pioneer of the Year Award Tribute Reel |
2013 |
Documentary short |
Himself |
OnePeople: The Celebration |
2012 |
Documentary |
Singer / Songwriter / Author / … |
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton |
2012 |
Documentary |
Himself |
The Gulf Is Back |
2010 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
CMT Insider |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast |
2010 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Bridge School News |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
CMT Crossroads |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
2009 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Jimmy Buffett: Scenes You Know by Heart |
2009 |
Video |
Himself |
Late Show with David Letterman |
1994-2008 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself – Guest / Musical Guest |
Live with Kelly and Michael |
2004-2008 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Chicago Cubs |
2008 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson |
2008 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Jimmy Buffett: Live in Anguilla |
2007 |
Video |
Himself |
60 Minutes |
2006 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself – Friend |
Jimmy Buffett: Live at Wrigley Field – The Labor Day Weekend Shows |
2006 |
Video |
Himself |
Hollywood Greats |
2006 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
60 Minutes Wednesday |
2004 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself – Musician (segment “Jimmy Buffett”) |
Bridge to Havana |
2004 |
Video documentary |
Himself |
Jimmy Buffett: Mini Matinee #1 |
2003 |
Video documentary short |
Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
1995-2003 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself – Musical Guest |
Closeups |
2002 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Jimmy Buffett: Tales from MargaritaVision |
2000 |
Video |
Himself |
VH-1 Where Are They Now? |
2000 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Music Bridges Over Troubled Waters |
1999 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Brian Wilson’s Imagination |
1998 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien |
1998 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Elmopalooza! |
1998 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Hemingway: Winner Take Nothing |
1998 |
Video documentary |
Himself |
Music for Montserrat |
1997 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
Hurricane Relief |
1992 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself – Performer |
New Orleans Live! |
1992 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Voices that Care |
1991 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself – Choir Member |
Cinemax Sessions |
1987 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Doctor Duck’s Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce |
1986 |
Video |
Himself – Player |
Jimmy Buffett: Live by the Bay |
1986 |
Video |
Himself |
Late Night with David Letterman |
1983-1985 |
TV Series |
Himself |
SCTV Network |
1982 |
TV Series |
Himself |
I Love Liberty |
1982 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Fridays |
1981 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Saturday Night Live |
1978 |
TV Series |
Himself – Musical Guest |
FM |
1978 |
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Himself |
Rancho Deluxe |
1975 |
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Himself |
Tarpon |
1973 |
Documentary |
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Archive Footage
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Pastor Mike Online |
2011 |
TV Series |
Himself |
CMT Insider |
2011 |
TV Series |
Himself |
THS Investigates: Hazing |
2007 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
20 Most Awesomely Bad Songs of 2004 |
2004 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops |
2004 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
60 Minutes |
2003 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself – Singer |
Pictures