GLEN CAMPBELL

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Date of birth (location)
22 April 1936
Delight, Arkansas, USA

Height
5' 11" (1.80 m)
Spouse
Kim Woollen (1982 - present) 3 children
Sarah Davis (1976 - 1980) (divorced) 1 son
Billie Jean Nunley (1960 - 1976) (divorced) 3 children
Diane Kirk (1952 - 1959) (divorced) 1 child

Trivia

Played rhythm guitar on the Shelley Fabares number one hit "Johnny Angel" that peaked in April 1962.

Third wife, Sarah, is Mac Davis's ex wife.

Played rhythm guitar on the Frank Sinatra classic "Strangers in the Night".

In his family, was one of twelve children.

Before finally enjoying success on his own in the late 1960s, he was one of the top studio guitarists on the West Coast for more than a decade. A list of performers he accompanied reads almost like a who's-who of the top names of the era and includes Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Nat 'King' Cole, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (aka Jan and Dean), Judy Garland, Dean Martin, The Kingston Trio (contributing a fourth voice on their 1963 hit "Desert Pete," you can easily hear him on the chorus), The Crickets and The Limeliters.

Phenomenally successful pop/MOR singer and TV personality of the late 1960's and 1970's. His many hits from this period, all on Capitol records, include "Gentle on My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Hey, Little One," "Galveston," "Honey, Come Back," "Try a Little Kindness," and "Rhinestone Cowboy."

An avid golfer, when not on a course, he plays gigs at venues around the United States, including at his own theater in Branson, Missouri.

The 1964 hit "Little Honda" by The Hondells was actually recorded by a group of studio musicians, including Campbell on lead guitar and Hal Blaine on drums. The group known as The Hondells was put together for touring purposes after the song became a hit, but they had nothing to do with the actual recording of the song itself.

Children with Kim Woollen: Cal (1983); Shannon (1985); and Ashley (1988). Cal and Shannon both have their own bands and play locally in LA and Pheonix, and Ashley attends Pepperdine University, in Malibu, California as a Theatre major.

He has sold 40 million records and has received 12 gold albums.

Personal quotes

"People speak out today, like the guy that did it on the Academy Awards. They can make an ass out of themselves if they do that. I don't get mixed in with politics."
Where are they now

(April 2006) Lives and golfs in Malibu, California with his wife, Kim, just a few miles down the road from Pepperdine University, where his youngest daughter attends.

Actor - filmography

1. Third World Cop (1999) .... Security guard
2. "Players"
- In Concert (1997) TV Episode .... Jesse Dalton
3. Rock-A-Doodle (1991) (voice) .... Chanticleer

4. Uphill All the Way (1986) .... Capt. Hazeltojn
5. Johnny Cash: Cowboy Heroes (1982) (TV)
6. The American Music Awards (1982) (TV)
7. All-Star Celebration Opening the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (1981) (TV)
... aka Bob Hope's All-Star Celebration Opening the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (USA: complete title)
8. Any Which Way You Can (1980) .... Singer at Lion Dollar Cowboy Bar
9. The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II (1980) (TV)

10. Christmas in Disneyland (1976) (TV) .... Grandpa Jones/Disneyland Visitor
11. Strange Homecoming (1974) (TV) .... Bill Halsey
12. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- Episode dated 19 February 1973 (1973) TV Episode .... Musical Guest
13. Norwood (1970) .... Norwood Pratt

14. True Grit (1969) .... La Boeuf
15. The Cool Ones (1967) .... Patrick
... aka Cool Baby, Cool!
16. "The F.B.I."
- Force of Nature (1967) TV Episode .... Larry Dana
17. Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) (uncredited) .... Band Member

Soundtrack - filmography

1. "Heist"
- Strife (2006) TV Episode ("Wichita Lineman")
2. Stone Temple Pilots: Thank You (2003) (V) (performer: "Wichita Lineman" (Bootleg))
3. "Felicity"
- Miss Conception (2001) TV Episode (performer: "Rhinestone Cowboy")

4. High School High (1996) (performer: "Rhinestone Cowboy")
5. Love Serenade (1996) (performer: "It's a Sin When You Love Somebody")
6. American Strays (1996) (performer: "Its Only Make Believe")

7. The Golden Seal (1983) (performer: "LETTING GO")
8. Any Which Way You Can (1980) (performer: "Any Which Way You Can")

9. Country Superstars of the 70s (1979) (TV) (performer: "Country Is", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "Southern Nights")

10. In the Heat of the Night (1967) (performer: "Bowlegged Polly")

Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

1. The End (1978) (singer)
2. The 43rd Annual Academy Awards (1971) (TV) (singer: "Pieces of Dreams")
3. The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) (singer: "True Grit")

4. "The Monkees" (1966) TV Series (musician) (uncredited)

Self - filmography

1. "My First Time"
- Variety Is the Spice of Life (2006) TV Episode .... Himself
2. "I've Got a Secret"
- Episode dated 23 May 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... Himself
3. "Larry King Live"
- Episode dated 27 December 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 12 November 2003 (2003) TV Episode .... Himself
4. "The Hollywood Greats"
... aka Hollywood Greats (USA: new title)
- John Wayne (2004) TV Episode .... Himself
5. Stone Temple Pilots: Thank You (2003) (V) .... Himself
6. CMT 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music Concert (2003) (TV) .... Performer
7. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
- Episode dated 13 May 2000 (2000) TV Episode
8. Johnny Cash: The Anthology (2000) (V) .... Himself
9. Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day (2000) (V) .... Himself

10. Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (1998) (TV) .... Himself
11. "Behind the Music"
... aka VH1's Behind the Music (USA)
- Jan and Dean (1998) TV Episode .... Himself
12. A Day in the Life of Country Music (1993) (TV) .... Himself
13. Family Prayers (1993) .... Himself
... aka A Family Divided

14. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion (1988) (TV) .... Himself
15. "Dolly"
- Episode #1.15 (1988) TV Episode .... Himself
16. The 15th Annual American Music Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
17. This Is Your Life (1987) (TV) .... Himself
18. James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) (TV) .... Himself
19. The 25th Annual Grammy Awards (1983) (TV) .... Himself
20. "The Glen Campbell Music Show" (1982) TV Series .... Himself - Host
21. Country Comes Home (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Host
22. All-Star Comedy Birthday Party from West Point (1981) (TV) .... Himseslf
... aka Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Birthday Party from West Point (USA: complete title)
23. The Bob Hope Anniversary Show (1981) (TV)

24. Country Superstars of the 70s (1979) (TV) .... Himself
25. The Captain & Tennille Songbook (1979) (TV) .... Himself
26. The 5th Annual American Music Awards (1978) (TV) .... Himself/Host
27. 50 Years of Country Music (1978) (TV) .... Himself/Host
28. World of Magic (1977) (TV) .... Himself/Host
... aka Doug Henning's World of Magic (USA: complete title)
29. The 4th Annual American Music Awards (1977) .... Himself/Host
30. "The Carol Burnett Show"
... aka Carol Burnett and Friends (USA: repeat compilations title)
- Episode #10.15 (1977) TV Episode .... Himself
31. "The Midnight Special"
- Episode dated 17 December 1976 (1976) TV Episode .... Himself
32. "Dinah!"
... aka Dinah! & Friends
- Episode dated 8 November 1976 (1976) TV Episode .... Himself
33. An All-Star Tribute to John Wayne (1976) (TV) .... Himself
34. Joys (1976) (TV) .... GlenCampbell
... aka Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope in 'Joys' (USA: complete title)
35. John Wayne and Glen Campbell & the Musical West (1974) (TV) .... Himself
36. "Celebrity Sweepstakes" (1974) TV Series .... Himself/guest panelist
37. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- Episode dated 6 September 1973 (1973) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 18 August 1971 (1971) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 10 March 1971 (1971) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 16 April 1970 (1970) TV Episode .... Himself
38. "The Dean Martin Show"
... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
- Episode dated 14 December 1972 (1972) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 17 December 1970 (1970) TV Episode .... Himself
39. "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"
- Episode #2.2 (1972) TV Episode .... Himself
- Episode #1.3 (1971) TV Episode .... Himself
40. The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (1971) (TV) .... Himself
41. The 43rd Annual Academy Awards (1971) (TV) .... Himself - Performer & Co-Presenter: Best Original Score & Best Song Score
42. "The New Andy Griffith Show"
- Glen Campbell Visits (1971) TV Episode .... Himself
43. Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) (TV) .... Himself
44. "This Is Tom Jones"
- Episode #3.6 (1970) TV Episode
- Episode #2.11 (1969) TV Episode
45. The Best on Record (1970) (TV) .... Himself
46. The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) .... Himself - Performer

47. "The Kraft Music Hall"
- 3rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1969) TV Episode .... Himself
- 2nd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1968) TV Episode .... Himself
48. Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music (1969) (uncredited) .... Himself
49. "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" (1969) TV Series .... Himself
50. "The Hollywood Palace"
- Episode #6.12 (1968) TV Episode .... Himself - Singer
51. "Bobbie Gentry"
- Episode dated 17 August 1968 (1968) TV Episode .... Himself
52. "The Mike Douglas Show"
- Episode dated 12 February 1968 (1968) TV Episode .... Himself
53. "The Summer Smothers Brothers Show" (1968) TV Series .... Himself
54. "Shivaree"
- Episode dated 8 May 1965 (1965) TV Episode .... Himself
55. The T.A.M.I. Show (1965) .... Himself (guitarist in house band)
... aka Teen Age Command Performance (UK)
56. "Shindig!"
- Episode dated 4 November 1964 (1964) TV Episode .... Himself

Hi,

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Glen Campbell, obviously known as an extremely,
successful, Singer/songwriter, made a few films.
The most significant to us, is Duke's finest hour
as an actor, True Grit.
Glen starred as

True Grit ([Only registered and activated users can see links])(1969) .... La Boeuf

He wasn't too bad, there have been worse actors in Duke's films,
but he wasn't terribly convincing either, about on
par with Rick Nelson's acting in Rio Bravo!!
Glen was diligent and eager to learn,
but Hathaway constantly picked on him.

However, Duke and Glen, became good friends, and
Duke, was soon to be seen appearing on Glens,
many TV and Christmas specials.

Glen also sang the fine title song.
True Grit

I can't say much about Glen Campbell except that I like his singing. It was cool to have him in a mive with Duke as well. I most know him as the guy who sang one of my favorite songs: "Southern Nights."

I thought Glen did rather well in True Grit, in fact, I thought I may have gone on to be in more Duke movies

I love True Grit, my only gripe with the movie was the casting of Kim Darby - she was awful

Glen Campbell was always one of my favorite singers. He also toured with The Beach Boys for awhile as part of their band. It shows that he was married four times but, I thought he was married to Tanya Tucker, also. Either that or they lived together and it was a very tumultous relationship with both of them undergoing substance abuse. I've got his CD that has all his hits on it. My favorites, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Galveston, Southern Nights, It's Only Make Believe.

Glen Campbell was always one of my favorite singers. He also toured with The Beach Boys for awhile as part of their band. It shows that he was married four times but, I thought he was married to Tanya Tucker, also. Either that or they lived together and it was a very tumultous relationship with both of them undergoing substance abuse. I've got his CD that has all his hits on it. My favorites, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Galveston, Southern Nights, It's Only Make Believe.
I also like Wichita Lineman as well as Country Boy (You got your feet in L. A.).

I also like Wichita Lineman as well as Country Boy (You got your feet in L. A.).
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I forgot about this song until you mentioned it, but I really like it, too.

And to keep this on topic, here's

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Mrs. C :angel1:

passable job in true grit, his role was a little standoffish

Hi Mrs. C and thanks for posting, but the top video no longer seems to be available.

Ethan...If I'm not mistaken, Glen Campbell only performed "True Grit". Don Black wrote the lyrics & Elmer Bernstein wrote the music. Campbell was just the artist who performed it.

Hi Mrs. C and thanks for posting, but the top video no longer seems to be available.
Not sure what happened, but I just searched it again and refreshed the link. It worked once, then when I hit it to play again, it came up with the message "This video is no longer available" :glare:. I don't know what that's all about, because when I go directly to YouTube, it is definitely available.

Mrs. C :angel1:

Here's Glen talking about Duke during a concert,

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I just learned recently that Henry Hathaway the director of True Grit hated Glen Campbell so much that he printed all of Glen Campbell's bad takes in the film so he would never get a job acting in film again. I would say it's not a good idea to get on Henry Hathaway's bad side because I haven't seen Glen Campbell in any other film that I can remember.

I think he did "Norwood" shortly after True Grit-I've never seen it tho. It's hard to believe a director would risk sabotaging(sp?) his own film just because he didn't like one of the actors-especially a high profile film like this one. he could just as easily had the script rewritten to kill him off (Trini lopez anyone?).

I am No Sure Why any one wants to Take On Glen Campbell after All These Years, But Some People are Just That Way !
Duke Himself ask Glen to be in The Film and at this time Duke Got What He Wanted !!
And Why Would They Have Glen Campbell do the Theme Song for The Film if Hathaway Hated Him That Much and then Put His Name On The Film ?

Below will show You What Glen Campbell had to Say about being in The Film, and then Sings The Theme Song !!!
Chilibill
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It might have been better if they'd let Glen sing a couple of songs in the movie, since he had no acting talent whatsoever.

Good idea. Maybe he should have sang ALL his lines, like an operetta.
Wayne may have suggested him after a drink, or eight, or ten.
I recall seeing Campbell on the Tonight Show to promote the movie and he complained that Duke insisted he ride a smaller horse. Of course, there was that line in the script about him being mounted on a sheep. Maybe Glenn was just being cranky. Rhinestone Cowboy, indeed.






We deal in lead, friend.

I enjoyed Glen in True Grit. He is a talented singer and a passable actor. If you watch the video posted above you will see that he doesn't take his acting very seriously.:agent: