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Harry Chapin (1942–1981)

Soundtrack | Actor | Composer

A singer/songwriter and activist for many charitable causes, especially in the realm of ending world hunger, Harry Chapin never let the often lukewarm reviews of his music-making abilities phase him and as a result of his strong folksy persona, the fans he made stuck by him throughout his career and continue to this day... See full bio »

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in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 38) in Long Island Expressway, New York, USA
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2011 Robot Chicken (TV series)
– Terms of Endaredevil (2011) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
2010 The Office (TV series)
– St. Patrick's Day (2010) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited / performer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited)
 
2008 How I Met Your Mother (TV series)
– Not a Father's Day (2008) (writer: "Cats in the Cradle" - uncredited)
 
2008 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
– Music with a Message (2008) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" / performer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
2007 Shrek the Third (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
2007 'Til Death (TV series)
– I Heart Woodcocks (2007) (performer: "Cats in the Cradle")
 
2006 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Justin Timberlake (2006) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited / performer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited)
 
1999 That '70s Show (TV series)
– The Career Day (1999) (performer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
1998 Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV series)
– Werewolf (1998) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited)
 
1997 Mr. Jealousy (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" / performer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
1991-1994 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Bart's Girlfriend (1994) (writer: "Cat's In The Cradle")
– Saturdays of Thunder (1991) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited / performer: "Cat's in the Cradle" - uncredited)
 
1990 Get a Life (TV series)
– Dadicus (1990) (writer: "Cat's in the Cradle")
 
1975 Dinah! (TV series)
– Episode #2.25 (1975) (writer: "Taxi")
 
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1980 Mother and Daughter: The Loving War (TV movie)
Lillie's ex-husband
 
1972-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Musical Guest
– Episode dated 20 September 1973 (1973) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 9 May 1973 (1973) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 23 February 1973 (1973) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 24 January 1973 (1973) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 13 November 1972 (1972) … Musical Guest
 
Show ShowComposer (2 titles)
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1968 Legendary Champions (documentary)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1968 Legendary Champions (documentary) (writer)
 
Show ShowSelf (14 titles)
1981 Friday Night, Saturday Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.1 (1981) … Himself
 
1981 Harry Chapin: The Final Concert (documentary)
Himself
 
1975-1978 Rock Concert (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.1 (1978) … Himself
– Episode #4.10 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #3.10 (1975) … Himself
 
1978 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 February 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.10 (1978) … Himself
 
1972-1977 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 10 August 1977 (1977) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 2 January 1974 (1974) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 July 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1975 The 17th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1974 Soundstage (TV series)
Himself
– The Book of Chapin (1974) … Himself
 
1974 Good Night America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1973 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 April 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 The 15th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1972 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Pilot (1972) … Himself
 
1972 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #15.46 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.202 (1972) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
1998 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
 
1991 Tribute to Harry Chapin (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
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Other Works:

Founder of "World Hunger Year". See more »

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I've got nothing against selling out, but just let me do it for something that matters. Not so I can be Number One With a Bullet, as it were, but so I can leave this world feeling like I made a difference. See more »

Trivia:

Father of Joshua and Jen Chapin. See more »

Nickname:

Gapin' Chapin See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius