Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Acting
Born 1933-04-30Abbott, Texas, USA

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 charity, he is the president and one of the founding members of Farm Aid charity concert, and his activism for the legalization of marijuana and for the use of bio-fuels. Nelson started studying music from mail order material that his grandparents gave him. He wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at nine. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Fiddlers as their lead singer and guitar player. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the Air Force. However, he was discharged due to back problems. After his return, Nelson attended Baylor University for two years but dropped out because he was succeeding in music. During this time, he worked as a disc jockey in Texas radio stations and a singer in honky tonks. Nelson moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he wrote "Family Bible" and recorded the song "Lumberjack" in 1956. In 1960, he signed a publishing contract with Pamper Music which allowed him to join Ray Price's band as a bassist. During that time, he wrote songs that would become country standards, including "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Hello Walls", "Pretty Paper", and "Crazy". In 1962, he recorded his first album, And Then I Wrote. Due to this success, Nelson signed in 1965 with RCA Victor and joined the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson is a major liberal activist and the co-chair of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, which is in favor of marijuana legalization. On the environmental front, Nelson owns the bio-diesel brand Willie Nelson Biodiesel, which is made from vegetable oil. He is the co-founder and president of Farm Aid, and has been contributing to the benefit concert series since the first event in 1985, organizing concerts and performing with other prominent artists. Nelson is also the Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Texas Music Project, the official music charity of the state of Texas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Willie Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Movies (166)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
6.3

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1999Movie6.3
Zoolander 2
4.9

Zoolander 2

2016Movie4.9
The Dukes of Hazzard
5.6

The Dukes of Hazzard

2005Movie5.6
Thief
7.2

Thief

1981Movie7.2
The Greatest Night in Pop
7.9

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024Movie7.9
America | A Tribute to Heroes
6.5

America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001Movie6.5
Half Baked
6.3

Half Baked

1998Movie6.3
Wag the Dog
6.9

Wag the Dog

1997Movie6.9
Barbarosa
5.9

Barbarosa

1982Movie5.9
Surfer, Dude
4.5

Surfer, Dude

2008Movie4.5
The Electric Horseman
6.1

The Electric Horseman

1979Movie6.1
Lost in London
6.0

Lost in London

2017Movie6.0
Stagecoach
5.4

Stagecoach

1986Movie5.4
Gone Fishin'
4.9

Gone Fishin'

1997Movie4.9
Beerfest
5.8

Beerfest

2006Movie5.8
The Country Bears
4.7

The Country Bears

2002Movie4.7
Outlaw Justice
6.4

Outlaw Justice

1999Movie6.4
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
6.2

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

2007Movie6.2
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short

Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short

2023Movie
The Big Bounce
5.0

The Big Bounce

2004Movie5.0
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
6.6

Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas

2022Movie6.6
Blonde Ambition
4.4

Blonde Ambition

2007Movie4.4
The World of Jim Henson
7.4

The World of Jim Henson

1994Movie7.4
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8.2

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022Movie8.2
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
8.3

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985Movie8.3
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
8.0

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

1993Movie8.0
The Man with the Big Hat

The Man with the Big Hat

2026Movie
Beer for My Horses
4.6

Beer for My Horses

2008Movie4.6
The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws
9.0

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws

2016Movie9.0
The Country Bears Concert for America

The Country Bears Concert for America

2002Movie
Swing Vote
5.8

Swing Vote

2008Movie5.8
Road to Austin
8.0

Road to Austin

2016Movie8.0
Angels Sing
5.5

Angels Sing

2013Movie5.5
The Journeyman
5.0

The Journeyman

2001Movie5.0
Quincy
7.3

Quincy

2018Movie7.3
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
6.0

The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

1996Movie6.0
Happiness Is
6.0

Happiness Is

2009Movie6.0
June
5.9

June

2023Movie5.9
I Ride

I Ride

2011Movie
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
6.7

Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute

2021Movie6.7
Songwriter
5.5

Songwriter

1984Movie5.5
OK Buckaroos

OK Buckaroos

2010Movie
Last Party 2000
6.8

Last Party 2000

2001Movie6.8
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
7.3

Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

2008Movie7.3
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
9.0

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988Movie9.0
Baja Oklahoma
6.5

Baja Oklahoma

1988Movie6.5
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
8.0

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

1988Movie8.0
My Darling Vivian
7.1

My Darling Vivian

2020Movie7.1
Also Starring Austin
7.0

Also Starring Austin

2018Movie7.0
Dill Scallion
6.2

Dill Scallion

1999Movie6.2
Red Headed Stranger
5.6

Red Headed Stranger

1986Movie5.6
Honeysuckle Rose
5.4

Honeysuckle Rose

1980Movie5.4
Once Upon a Texas Train
5.2

Once Upon a Texas Train

1988Movie5.2
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
7.1

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon

2013Movie7.1
Heartbeat
7.0

Heartbeat

1987Movie7.0
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
7.7

All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

2014Movie7.7
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009Movie
Broken Bridges
7.4

Broken Bridges

2006Movie7.4
Pair of Aces
6.7

Pair of Aces

1990Movie6.7
Pure Country: Pure Heart
7.1

Pure Country: Pure Heart

2017Movie7.1
Joke Man
5.0

Joke Man

2023Movie5.0
WWE WrestleMania VII
7.3

WWE WrestleMania VII

1991Movie7.3
Mickey's 50
9.0

Mickey's 50

1978Movie9.0
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
7.5

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993Movie7.5
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
4.7

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

2010Movie4.7
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
7.2

The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

2016Movie7.2
Willie Nelson / Wynton Marsalis - Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC

Willie Nelson / Wynton Marsalis - Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC

2008Movie
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
5.3

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

1986Movie5.3
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984Movie
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

1995Movie
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
6.9

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

2020Movie6.9
Willie and Me
6.3

Willie and Me

2024Movie6.3
Waiting for the Miracle to Come
5.8

Waiting for the Miracle to Come

2019Movie5.8
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line

Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line

2006Movie
Wild Texas Wind
6.0

Wild Texas Wind

1991Movie6.0
Country at the BBC
7.5

Country at the BBC

2011Movie7.5
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
5.3

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story

1995Movie5.3
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
7.1

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

2007Movie7.1
The King of Luck

The King of Luck

2011Movie
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
7.8

A Tribute to Johnny Cash

1999Movie7.8
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

2014Movie
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
7.0

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

1993Movie7.0
Fighting With Anger
2.5

Fighting With Anger

2007Movie2.5
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
8.6

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum

1990Movie8.6
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

2009Movie
I Am Johnny Cash
6.6

I Am Johnny Cash

2015Movie6.6
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
5.8

9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up

2011Movie5.8
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

2025Movie
Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
4.6

Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?

1988Movie4.6
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began
4.0

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began

2005Movie4.0
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
10.0

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

2006Movie10.0
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
4.6

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

2019Movie4.6
Starlight
3.8

Starlight

1996Movie3.8
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

2004Movie
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
3.7

Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind

1991Movie3.7
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars

Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars

Movie
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
8.3

Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels

2004Movie8.3
The Obama Deception
6.1

The Obama Deception

2009Movie6.1
The King of Texas
6.0

The King of Texas

2008Movie6.0
In the Hank Williams Tradition

In the Hank Williams Tradition

1989Movie
Save the Farm
6.0

Save the Farm

2011Movie6.0
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
7.8

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

2016Movie7.8
A Poem Is a Naked Person
7.8

A Poem Is a Naked Person

1974Movie7.8
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
6.9

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

2008Movie6.9
Dust to Dust
7.8

Dust to Dust

1994Movie7.8
The American Epic Sessions
7.0

The American Epic Sessions

2016Movie7.0
Johnny Cash: American Rebel
8.2

Johnny Cash: American Rebel

2015Movie8.2
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 4
3.0

Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 4

1983Movie3.0
Be Here to Love Me
7.1

Be Here to Love Me

2004Movie7.1
Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX
7.0

Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX

2006Movie7.0
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
8.0

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

2007Movie8.0
Coming Out of the Ice
6.8

Coming Out of the Ice

1982Movie6.8
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
7.0

Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.

1990Movie7.0
Opry Video Classics : Legends
10.0

Opry Video Classics : Legends

2007Movie10.0
The Highwaymen: On the Road Again
9.0

The Highwaymen: On the Road Again

2003Movie9.0
Hells Angels Forever
6.4

Hells Angels Forever

1983Movie6.4
Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America
9.0

Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America

2002Movie9.0
Walking After Midnight
9.0

Walking After Midnight

1988Movie9.0
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
7.1

We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash

2012Movie7.1
John Mellencamp: It's About You
5.0

John Mellencamp: It's About You

2012Movie5.0
Paradox
3.8

Paradox

2018Movie3.8
Willie Nelson - Austin City Limits '74

Willie Nelson - Austin City Limits '74

Movie
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
7.0

Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles

2009Movie7.0
Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties

Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties

2017Movie
Anthem
5.4

Anthem

1997Movie5.4
Ringo Rama
10.0

Ringo Rama

2003Movie10.0
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
10.0

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame

2007Movie10.0
Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso
10.0

Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso

2001Movie10.0
Country Kings at the BBC
6.2

Country Kings at the BBC

2014Movie6.2
Willie Nelson: Down Home
9.0

Willie Nelson: Down Home

1997Movie9.0
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
8.2

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

2003Movie8.2
Hempsters: Plant the Seed
6.7

Hempsters: Plant the Seed

2008Movie6.7
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980
7.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980

1980Movie7.0
Heartbreakers at the BBC
6.5

Heartbreakers at the BBC

2023Movie6.5
The Story of Darrell Royal
10.0

The Story of Darrell Royal

1999Movie10.0
Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan

Willie Nelson: Live at Budokan

2022Movie
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music

Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music

2005Movie
Willie Nelson at the Teatro
10.0

Willie Nelson at the Teatro

1998Movie10.0
Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke
7.0

Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke

2016Movie7.0
Chet Atkins and Friends

Chet Atkins and Friends

1987Movie
This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

2002Movie
Some Enchanted Evening With Willie Nelson

Some Enchanted Evening With Willie Nelson

1989Movie
The Art of McCartney
2.0

The Art of McCartney

2014Movie2.0
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
9.0

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

2003Movie9.0
It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary

It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary

2006Movie
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

2016Movie
Glen Campbell | Good Times Again
9.0

Glen Campbell | Good Times Again

2007Movie9.0
Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong
9.0

Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong

1989Movie9.0
Willie Nelson & Family: In Concert

Willie Nelson & Family: In Concert

1983Movie
The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles
8.5

The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

2002Movie8.5
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

2016Movie
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
8.0

Chet Atkins: A Life in Music

2000Movie8.0
Willie Nelson, Texas Style

Willie Nelson, Texas Style

1988Movie
Willie Nelson American Outlaw

Willie Nelson American Outlaw

2020Movie
Willie Nelson - Live at Billy Bob's Texas

Willie Nelson - Live at Billy Bob's Texas

2004Movie
Last of the Breed: Live in Concert
7.0

Last of the Breed: Live in Concert

2007Movie7.0
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration

Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration

2023Movie
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
7.0

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration

1979Movie7.0
Merle Haggard: The Real Deal

Merle Haggard: The Real Deal

2008Movie
Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits
9.0

Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits

2019Movie9.0
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert

Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert

2005Movie
Willie Nelson: Live from Austin TX
8.7

Willie Nelson: Live from Austin TX

2006Movie8.7
Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam

Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam

2001Movie
Willie Nelson Live at the US Festival

Willie Nelson Live at the US Festival

1983Movie
Willie Nelson Live @ SXSW
8.0

Willie Nelson Live @ SXSW

2014Movie8.0
Willie Nelson: Greatest Hits Live

Willie Nelson: Greatest Hits Live

1999Movie

TV Shows (36)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.1

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003Series6.1
King of the Hill
7.4

King of the Hill

1997Series7.4
The Colbert Report
7.0

The Colbert Report

2005Series7.0
Monk
7.9

Monk

2002Series7.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Miami Vice
7.5

Miami Vice

1984Series7.5
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
7.6

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

1993Series7.6
Austin City Limits
6.3

Austin City Limits

1975Series6.3
Champs-Elysées
6.8

Champs-Elysées

1982Series6.8
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.8

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994Series7.8
NWA World Championship Wrestling

NWA World Championship Wrestling

1985Series
CMT Crossroads
8.0

CMT Crossroads

2002Series8.0
Solid Gold
6.3

Solid Gold

1980Series6.3
The Muppets
7.0

The Muppets

2015Series7.0
The Kennedy Center Honors
7.4

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978Series7.4
CMA Awards
9.0

CMA Awards

1967Series9.0
Adventures in Wonderland
7.6

Adventures in Wonderland

1992Series7.6
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
6.8

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969Series6.8
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.1

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996Series4.1
VH1 Storytellers
9.0

VH1 Storytellers

2005Series9.0
This Is Pop
5.9

This Is Pop

2021Series5.9
OBJECTified
5.0

OBJECTified

2017Series5.0
Delta
7.5

Delta

1992Series7.5
Willie Nelson & Family
9.0

Willie Nelson & Family

2023Series9.0
Hot Country Nights
8.0

Hot Country Nights

1991Series8.0
American Epic
7.4

American Epic

2017Series7.4
Austin City Limits: Country

Austin City Limits: Country

2001Series
CMA Music Festival

CMA Music Festival

2004Series