Quick Facts
Born:
1932-04-09
Birthplace:
Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Carl Perkins
Acting
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Biography
Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".
Known For
Into the Night
Mr. Williams
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
American Bandstand
Self
Classic Albums
Self (archive footage)
Music for Montserrat
Self
Jamboree!
Himself
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Self
Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973 MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Johnny Cash: Live On Air MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets MOVIE | Himself |
| 2004 | Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Austin City Limits: Country TV | Self |
| 1997 | Music for Montserrat MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | Go Cat Go! MOVIE | Self |