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Overview
Mini Biography:
Born in Texas, the fourth of eight children, singer Kenny Rogers grew... moreTrivia:
Established the Athens Area Homeless Shelter in 1990 in Georgia. moreAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. moreNewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Michael Jackson: Tributes From Those He Touched (From TheImproper.com. 27 June 2009, 3:21 PM, PDT)
Wynonna and Kenny Rogers headline 'Divas Nashvegas'
(From Monsters and Critics. 30 April 2009, 4:18 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Kenny Rogers and The First Edition | Kenny Rogers and the First Edition | The First Edition | Kenneth Ray RogersUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 13 | 7:00 AM | HISTORY | The Real West | Battle of the Alamo |
Filmography
Soundtrack:
- Jake's Adventures in Dollyworld (2007) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- "Breakfast Show" (1 episode, 2007)
... aka "Chris Evans Breakfast Show" (UK: complete title)
- Episode dated 4 December 2007 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Islands In The Stream") - "The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle" (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode #1.6 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Islands In The Stream") - Dolly Parton & Friends (2007) (V) (performer: "Knock Three Times", "Love Lifted Me", "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands", "The World Needs a Melody", "Spanish Eyes", "Brown Eyed Handsome Man", "Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain")
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006) (TV) (performer: "Islands in the Stream")
- "The Early Show" (1 episode, 2006)
- Episode dated 20 December 2006 (2006) TV episode (performer: "Islands In The Stream") - 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2006) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
... aka 40th Annual CMA Awards (USA: informal title) - Best of Country Live! (2006) (V) (performer: "Am I Too Late")
- Kenny Rogers: The Journey (2006) (V) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- "Foxworthy's Big Night Out" (1 episode, 2006)
- Kenny Rogers (2006) TV episode (performer: "The Last Ten Years (Superman)", "Islands in the Stream") - CMT Greatest Moments: Dolly Parton (2006) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- "So You Think You Can Dance" (1 episode, 2006)
- Top 16 (2006) TV episode (performer: "If I Were A Painting") - CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert (2005) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- "Blackpool" (1 episode, 2004)
... aka "Viva Blackpool" (USA: new syndication title)
- Episode #1.2 (2004) TV episode ("The Gambler") - Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde (2003) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- Anita and Me (2002) (writer: "Baby Don't Take Your Love To Town") (performer: "Baby Don't Take Your Love To Town")
- The Pledge (2001) (performer: "Through The Years")
- "Malcolm in the Middle" (1 episode, 2000)
- Lois's Birthday (2000) TV episode ("You Decorated My Life") - The Big Lebowski (1998) (performer: "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)")
- "Bat Yam - New York" (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
- Eshet Ha'il: Part 1 (1997) TV episode (performer: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town")
- America (1996) TV episode (performer: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town") - Country Music Association's 35th Anniversary (1993) (TV) (performer: "You Decorated My Life")
- Christmas in America (1990) (TV) (performer: "Christmas in America")
- Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something Inside So Strong (1989) (TV) (writer: "Sweet Music Man", "When You Put Your Heart In It") (performer: "The Gambler", "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys", "Sweet Music Man", "Two Doors Down", "Real Love", "Islands In The Stream", "When You Put Your Heart In It", "Planet Texas", "(Something Inside) So Strong")
- DTV 'Doggone' Valentine (1987) (TV) (performer: "Lady")
... aka DTV 'Doggone' Hits (USA: reissue title)
... aka Disney's DTV 'Doggone' Valentine (USA: complete title) - Light of Day (1987) (performer: "The Pride Is Back")
- Shades of Love: Make Mine Chartreuse (1987) (TV) (music: "We've Got Tonight") (lyrics: "We've Got Tonight") (performer: "We've Got Tonight")
- Tough Guys (1986) (performer: "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To")
- Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton: Together (1985) (TV) (writer: "Crazy", "Sweet Music Man") (performer: "Real Love", "Rueben James", "Coward of the County", "She Believes in Me", "She's a Mystery", "We've Got Tonight", "Blaze of Glory", "April", "Crazy", "Sweet Music Man", "We Are the World", "A Little More Love", "The Stranger", "Islands in the Stream")
... aka Kenny and Dolly: Real Love (USA: video title) - "Good Morning America" (1 episode, 1984)
- Episode dated 20 June 1984 (1984) TV episode (performer: "Islands in the Stream") - Bagets (1984) (performer: "You and I")
- "Fame" (1 episode, 1984)
- Fame Looks at Music '83 (1984) TV episode (music: "We've Got Tonight") (lyrics: "We've Got Tonight") - Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984) (TV) (performer: "A Christmas to Remember", "The Christmas Song", "With Bells On", "The Greatest Gift of All", "Silent Night", "I Believe in Santa Claus", "Christmas Without You", "Once Upon a Christmas")
- 17th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1983) (TV) (performer: "Islands In The Stream")
- "Knight Rider" (1 episode, 1982)
- The Final Verdict (1982) TV episode (writer: "Love Will Turn You Around") - Six Pack (1982) (writer: "Love Will Turn You Around") (performer: "Love Will Turn You Around")
- Urban Cowboy (1980) (performer: "Love The World Away")
- Nightwing (1979) (performer: "Lucille")
- Trackdown (1976) (performer: "Runaway Girl")
Actor:
- "Touched by an Angel" .... Denny (1 episode, 2000)
- Buy Me a Rose (2000) TV episode .... Denny - Longshot (2000) .... Pilot
... aka Jack of All Trades (USA)
... aka Longshot: The Movie (Canada: English title) - Kenny Rogers: The Gift (1996) (TV)
- Gambler V: Playing for Keeps (1994) (TV) .... Brady Hawkes
- MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice (1994) (TV) .... John J. MacShayne
- MacShayne: Winner Takes All (1994) (TV) .... John J. 'Jack' MacShayne
- "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... Daniel Watkins (1 episode, 1993)
- Portraits (1993) TV episode .... Daniel Watkins - Rio Diablo (1993) (TV) .... Quentin Leech (bounty hunter)
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) (TV) .... Brady Hawkes
- Christmas in America (1990) (TV) .... Frank Morgan
- Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend (1989) (TV)
- Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (1987) (TV) .... Brady Hawkes
... aka The Gambler III: The Legend Continues - Wild Horses (1985) (TV) .... Matt Cooper
- Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983) (TV) .... Brady Hawkes
- Six Pack (1982) .... Brewster Baker
- Coward of the County (1981) (TV) .... Uncle Matthew
- Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (1980) (TV) .... Brady Hawkes
... aka The Gambler - The Dream Makers (1975) (TV) .... Earl
... aka Death of Sammy - Saga of Sonora (1973) (TV) .... Balladeer
Writer:
- Christmas in Canaan (2009) (TV) (pre-production) (book)
Self:
- All In: The Poker Movie (2009) .... Himself
- "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" .... Himself - Guest / ... (2 episodes, 2008)
- Episode dated 21 October 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest/Performer - "Country Music Across America" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 10 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - "Fox and Friends" .... Himself - via telephone (1 episode, 2007)
... aka "Fox and Friends First" (USA: alternative title)
... aka "Fox and Friends Weekend" (USA: weekend title)
- Episode dated 13 April 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - via telephone - The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- CMT: The Greatest - 40 Days That Shaped Country Music (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Late Late Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
- Episode dated 20 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Best of Country Live! (2006) (V) .... Himself
- Kenny Rogers: The Journey (2006) (V) .... Himself
- "Foxworthy's Big Night Out" .... Himself - Performer / ... (1 episode, 2006)
- Kenny Rogers (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Performer/The Pastor (The Funeral - Act 2) - CMT Greatest Moments: Dolly Parton (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- "Biography" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2006)
- Dolly Parton (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Kenny Rogers (1999) TV episode .... Himself - "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "American Idol 2" (USA: promotional title)
... aka "American Idol 3" (USA)
... aka "American Idol 4" (USA: fourth season title)
... aka "American Idol" (USA: new title)
- Top 9 Results Show (2006) TV episode .... Himself - "CBS News Sunday Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Sunday Morning"
- Episode dated 19 March 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert (2005) (TV) .... Himself
- "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2005)
- Dolly Parton (2005) TV episode .... Himself
- A Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor (1998) TV episode .... Himself - "Reno 911!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004)
- Security for Kenny Rogers (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- Dangle Gets Promoted (2004) TV episode .... Himself - CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music (2004) (TV) .... Himself/Performer
- The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour (2004) (TV) .... Himself
- Elvis: 50 Years in Show Business (2004) (V) .... Himself
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Himself (1 episode)
- Episode dated 25 April 2006 (????) TV episode .... Himself - Can Westlife Cut It? (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2000-2003)
- Naomi Judd (2003) TV episode .... Himself
- Linda Evans (2000) TV episode .... Himself - Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- Canadian Country Music Awards (2002) (TV) .... Performer
- Elvis Forever (2002) (TV) .... Himself
- "Austin City Limits" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
- Kenny Rogers (2000) TV episode .... Himself - "Behind the Music" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2000)
... aka "VH1's Behind the Music" (USA)
- 1984 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
- Lionel Richie (1998) TV episode .... Himself - 33rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1999) (TV) .... Presenter
- "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
- Episode #3.3 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Live by Request: Kenny Rogers (1999) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
... aka Kenny Rogers: Live by Request (Australia: DVD title) - 25th Annual People's Choice Awards (1999) (TV)
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1998) (TV) .... Himself
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1994-1998)
... aka "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (Australia)
- Episode dated 16 October 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 21 September 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself - "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
... aka "Late Show Backstage" (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
... aka "Letterman" (Australia)
... aka "The Late Show" (USA: informal short title)
- Episode dated 3 June 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - Roger Miller Remembered (1998) (TV) .... Himself
- Snowden on Ice (1997) (TV) (voice) .... Himself - Performer
- "Light Lunch" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
- He's a Little Bit Country, He's a Little Bit Rock and Roll (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (1997) (TV) .... Himself
- The 53rd Presidential Inaugural Gala: An American Journey (1997) (TV) .... Himself
- The Joy of Natural Childbirth (1997) .... Himself
- Kathie Lee Gifford: We Need a Little Christmas (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Musical Guest
- Opryland's Country Christmas (1996) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Real Las Vegas" (1996) TV series .... Himself
- Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Dolly Parton: Hidden Treasures (UK) - "Cybill" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
- A Who's Who for What's His Name (1996) TV episode .... Himself - Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995) (TV) .... Himself
- Kenny Rogers: Keep Christmas with You (1995) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
- Kenny Rogers Going Home (1995) (TV) .... Himself
- The American Music Awards 20th Anniversary Special (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- A Day in the Life of Country Music (1993) (TV) .... Himself
- Country Music Association's 35th Anniversary (1993) (TV) .... Himself
- A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992) (TV) .... Himself
... aka The Return of Spinal Tap (video title) - What About Me? I'm Only 3! (1992) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Real West" .... Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1992)
- The Battle of the Alamo (1992) TV episode .... Himself - Host
- The Texas Rangers (????) TV episode .... Himself - Host - The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (1992) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- "Hot Country Nights" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
- Episode dated 24 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself - "Evening Shade" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
- Gambler Anonymous (1991) TV episode .... Himself - Voices that Care (1991) (TV) .... Himself - Choir Member
- George Burns' 95th Birthday Party (1991) (TV) .... Himself
- The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1991) (TV) .... Himself
- Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come (1990) (TV) .... Himself
- 23rd Annual Country Music Association Awards (1989) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- America's All-Star Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor (1989) (TV) .... Himself
- The 16th Annual American Music Awards (1989) (TV) .... Himself/Host
- Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something Inside So Strong (1989) (TV) .... Himself
- The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
- "Dolly" .... Himself (1 episode, 1987)
- Episode #1.13 (1987) TV episode .... Himself - The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself
- Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) .... Himself
- The 28th Annual Grammy Awards (1986) (TV) .... Himself
- George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (1986) (TV) .... Himself - Cameo
- "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
- Episode dated 26 November 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself - Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton: Together (1985) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Kenny and Dolly: Real Love (USA: video title) - Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) .... Himself
- We Are the World (1985) (TV) .... Himself
... aka We Are the World: The Video Event (International: English title: video title) - The 12th Annual American Music Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
- The Making of... 'Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember' (1984) (TV) .... Himself
- Donald Duck's 50th Birthday (1984) (TV) .... Himself
- The 11th Annual American Music Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself
- Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984) (TV)
- Salute to Lady Liberty (1984) (TV) .... Himself
- 17th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1983) (TV) .... Himself/Performer
- Sheena Easton... Act One (1983) (TV) .... Himself
- I Love Liberty (1982) (TV)
- Roy Acuff... 50 Years the King of Country Music (1982) (TV) .... Himself
- American Bandstand's 30th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV) .... Himself
- Kenny Rogers' America (1980) (TV) .... Himself
- "Aplauso" .... Himself - Performer (1 episode, 1980)
- Episode dated 27 September 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself - Performer - "Fridays" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
- Episode #1.11 (1980) TV episode .... Himself - The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (1980) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself / ... (10 episodes, 1972-1980)
... aka "The Best of Carson" (USA: rerun title)
- Episode dated 21 January 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Host
- Episode dated 23 January 1979 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 16 November 1978 (1978) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 2 January 1978 (1978) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Host
- Episode dated 19 December 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
(5 more) - Lynda Carter Special (1980) (TV) .... Himself (Singer)
- A Christmas Special... With Love, Mac Davis (1979) (TV) .... Himself
- Kenny Rogers and the American Cowboy (1979) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Muppet Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
- Episode #4.10 (1979) TV episode .... Himself - The 21st Annual Grammy Awards (1979) (TV) .... Himself
- Superstars (1979) .... Himself
- "Disneyland" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
... aka "Disney's Wonderful World" (USA: new title)
... aka "The Disney Sunday Movie" (USA: new title)
... aka "The Magical World of Disney" (USA: new title)
... aka "The Wonderful World of Disney" (USA: new title)
... aka "Walt Disney Presents" (USA: new title)
... aka "Walt Disney" (USA: new title)
... aka "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (USA: new title)
- Mickey's 50 (1978) TV episode .... Himself - The Captain and Tennille in Hawaii (1978) (TV) .... Himself
- Easter by the Sea (1978) (TV)
... aka Perry Como's Easter by the Sea (USA: complete title) - "The Midnight Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
- Episode #6.22 (1978) TV episode .... Himself - The 5th Annual American Music Awards (1978) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
- Episode dated 11 November 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself - "The Bobby Goldsboro Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
- Episode dated 12 October 1974 (1974) TV episode (as Kenny Rogers and the First Edition) .... Himself - "Rollin' on the River" .... Himself - Host (1 episode, 1971)
... aka "Rollin'" (Canada: English title: new title)
- Episode dated 9 October 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - Host - "Make Your Own Kind of Music!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
- Episode #1.5 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition: Rollin' on the River (1971) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Johnny Cash Show" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1969-1970)
- Episode #2.6 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #1.26 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #1.21 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #1.10 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - "That Good Ole Nashville Music" (1970) TV series .... Himself - Guest Performer
- "The Golden Shot" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
- Episode dated 13 September 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - "The Everly Brothers Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
... aka "Johnny Cash Presents The Everly Brothers Show"
- Episode #1.1 (1970) TV episode (as Kenny Rogers and the First Edition) .... Himself - "The Red Skelton Show" .... Himself - Guest Vocalist (2 episodes, 1968-1970)
... aka "The Red Skelton Hour" (USA: new title)
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water and Harder to Shave With (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Vocalist
- The Revenge of Prudence Pennyfeather or Wide Saddles in the Old Corral (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Vocalist - "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1970)
- Episode #2.20 (1970) TV episode (as Kenny Rogers and the First Edition) - "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1969)
- Episode dated 25 October 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 4 October 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - "The Barbara McNair Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
- Episode dated 19 October 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - "The Jonathan Winters Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
- Episode #2.15 (1969) TV episode (as Kenny Rogers and The First Edition) .... Himself - "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" .... Himself - Guest Performer (1 episode, 1968)
... aka "Laugh-In"
- Episode #1.2 (1968) TV episode (as The First Edition) .... Himself - Guest Performer - "The Pat Boone Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
- Episode dated 23 January 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
- Episode #2.17 (1968) TV episode (as The First Edition) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
- The Queens of Country (2009) (V) .... Himself - Performer
- Jake's Adventures in Dollyworld (2007) (TV) .... Himself
-
"Breakfast Show"
- Episode dated 4 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
- Dolly Parton & Friends (2007) (V) .... Himself
-
"The Early Show"
- Episode dated 20 December 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums (2006) (TV) .... Himself
-
"CMT Crossroads"
- Best of CMT Crossroads (2006) TV episode .... Himself -
"CMT Insider"
- Episode dated 29 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - CMT: 40 Greatest Fashion Statements (2003) (TV) .... Himself
-
"CNN World Beat"
- Episode dated 14 July 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself -
"Hard Copy"
- Episode dated 7 May 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
Additional Details
Other Works:
Member of The New Christy Minstrels and the First Edition before launching a solo career that produced 20 top-40 hits from 1977 through 1984. The singer, guitarist and bassist specialized in easy listening music with a country flavor. morePublicity Listings:
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