Townes Van Zandt
Acting•Born March 7, 1944•Died January 1, 1997 (age 52)•Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Biography
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.
Known For
6.3
Austin City Limits
TV Series1975
7.1
Be Here to Love Me
Movie2004
5.5
Without Getting Killed or Caught
Movie2021
7.7
Heartworn Highways
Movie1976
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Movie1993
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
Movie2010
Heartworn Highways Revisited
Movie2015
Houston 1988: A Private Concert
Movie1989
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 7, 1944
Day of DeathJanuary 1, 1997
Place of BirthFort Worth, Texas, USA
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