John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.

Filmography

• 2000O Brother, Where Art Thou? — Thanks
• Storyville
• Baseball — Voice, (voice)
• The Civil War — Various (voice)
• 1981The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies — Fiddle Player
• The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
• The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour — Self - Backup Musician, Writer
• The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Appearances as themselves (8)

• 2019Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music — Self (archive footage)
• 2001Down from the Mountain — Self
• 1993Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms — Self
• 1991Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson — Himself
• 1988The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion — Self
• Rock Concert — Self
• Bobbie Gentry — Self
• The Dick Cavett Show — Self - Guest