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Kenny Loggins

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  • Actor
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Kenny Loggins
Thousands of young recruits would follow Maverick into the Navy, while millions more were inspired by the music, fashion, or flying of 'Top Gun' (1986), including Tom Cruise himself. So, on this IMDbrief, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and musician Kenny Loggins will help us explain how 'Top Gun' changed the world.
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Kenny Loggins was born on 7 January 1948 in Everett, Washington, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Footloose (1984), Caddyshack (1980) and Top Gun (1986). He was previously married to Julia Cooper and Eva Ein.
BornJanuary 7, 1948
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BornJanuary 7, 1948
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 9 wins & 15 nominations total

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Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins in Raising Hope (2010)
Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, and Kenny Loggins in Raising Hope (2010)
Kenny Loggins at an event for Footloose (2011)
Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Bob Geldof, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bill Gibson, Daryl Hall, Chris Hayes, Dan Hill, James Ingram, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Kenny Loggins, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Steve Perry, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & The News, and USA for Africa in We Are the World (1985)
Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Bob Geldof, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bill Gibson, Daryl Hall, Chris Hayes, Dan Hill, Sean Hopper, James Ingram, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Kenny Loggins, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Steve Perry, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & The News, and USA for Africa in We Are the World (1985)

Known for:

Footloose (1984)
Footloose
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Footloose", "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)")
  • 1984
Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight in Caddyshack (1980)
Caddyshack
7.2
  • Music Department
  • 1980
Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
Top Gun
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Danger Zone", "Playing with the Boys", "Playing with the Boys")
  • 1986
A Cure for Wellness (2016)
A Cure for Wellness
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Danny's Song")
  • 2016

Credits

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Actor

  • Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane in Family Guy (1999)
    Family Guy
    • Kenny Loggins (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2021
  • The Fourth in America
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Ian Cranston, Macc Dundee, and Jonathan Shepherd in Mr. X (2018)
    Mr. X
    • Pawnshop Guy
    • Video
    • 2018
  • Thundercat: Show You the Way (2017)
    Thundercat: Show You the Way
    • Kenny Loggins
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Grace and Frankie (2015)
    Grace and Frankie
    • Kenny Loggins
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Fred Armisen and Bill Hader in Documentary Now! (2015)
    Documentary Now!
    • Kenny Loggins
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair in Playing House (2014)
    Playing House
    • Kenny Loggins
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014)
    Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
    • Montage Singer (singing voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Blue Sky Riders: Feelin' Brave
    • Kenny
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Martha Plimpton, Cloris Leachman, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward, and Lucas Neff in Raising Hope (2010)
    Raising Hope
    • Kenny Loggins
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • H. Jon Benjamin in Archer (2009)
    Archer
    • Kenny Loggins (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Grand Theft Auto Online (2013)
    Grand Theft Auto Online
    • Los Santos Rock Radio DJ (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2013
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
    Grand Theft Auto V
    • Los Santos Rock Radio DJ
    • Los Santos Rock Radio Imaging (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2013
  • Bagman (2012)
    Bagman
    • Ethan's Dad
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Kenny Loggins: Underneath the Same Sky (2009)
    Kenny Loggins: Underneath the Same Sky
    • Kenny Loggins
    • Music Video
    • 2009

Music Department

  • Donald Trump's the Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016)
    Donald Trump's the Art of the Deal: The Movie
    • musician: theme music
    • performer: theme music
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • One Hit Wonderland (2012)
    One Hit Wonderland
    • Singer: "Playing with the Boys"
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Kenny Loggins in Kenny Loggins: Meet Me Halfway (1987)
    Kenny Loggins: Meet Me Halfway
    • vocals
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • Kenny Loggins: Vox Humana (1985)
    Kenny Loggins: Vox Humana
    • music and lyrics by
    • performed by: Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Solo
    • produced by
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • Kenny Loggins: Forever (1985)
    Kenny Loggins: Forever
    • music and lyrics by
    • performed by
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • Kenny Loggins in Kenny Loggins: Footloose (1984)
    Kenny Loggins: Footloose
    • music producer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Kenny Loggins: Swear Your Love (1982)
    Kenny Loggins: Swear Your Love
    • performed by: Guitar, Vocals
    • produced by
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • Kenny Loggins: Heart to Heart
    • performed by
    • produced by
    • written by
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight in Caddyshack (1980)
    Caddyshack
    • music coordinator
    • 1980

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How 'Top Gun' Changed Tom Cruise
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How 'Top Gun' Changed Tom Cruise
30 A-Listers Who Passed on 'A Star Is Born'
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30 A-Listers Who Passed on 'A Star Is Born'

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Loggins & Messina
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • January 7, 1948
    • Everett, Washington, USA
  • Spouses
      Julia CooperJuly 11, 1992 - May 10, 2004 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Compilation album: "The Essential Kenny Loggins" (Sony BMG)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Co-wrote "What a Fool Believes" with friend Michael McDonald, a song that went on to win Grammy Awards in 1980 for "Song of the Year" and "Record of the Year" with vocals by McDonald.
  • Quotes
    My trust in a higher power that wants me to survive and have love in my life, is what keeps me moving forward.
  • Trademarks
      Strong, powerful vocals
  • Nickname
    • The King of Movie Soundtracks

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