Quick Facts
Born:
1929-08-12
Birthplace:
Sherman, Texas, USA
Credits:
28 Total Roles
Buck Owens
Acting
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Biography
Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), known professionally as Buck Owens, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and band leader. He was the lead singer for Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, which had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart. He pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound, named in honor of Bakersfield, California, Owens's adopted home and the city from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call "American music".
Known For
For All Mankind
Self (voice) (archive audio)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
ChalkZone
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland
Self
CMA Awards
Self
Kraft Music Hall
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX MOVIE | vocals, guitar |
| 2006 | Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Dwight Yoakam - Live from Austin TX MOVIE | himself |
| 2005 | Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | ChalkZone TV | Self |
| 2001 | Buck Owens: Acting Naturally MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 1 MOVIE | lead vocals |
| 2001 | The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 2 MOVIE | lead vocals, acoustic guitar |
| 2001 | The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 3 MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Austin City Limits: Country TV | Self |