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John Denver
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Producer, Composer (Music Score), Actor, Book Author, Short Story Author, Singer, Songwriter Born: December 31, 1943 in Roswell, NM Death: October 12, 1997 in Monterey Bay, CA Biography:Blessed with a soaring tenor and a knack for writing upbeat songs promoting nature, love, the simple life and American values, "John Denver" was among the top mainstream country/pop of the early to mid '70s. At the peak of his popularity, Denver made a bid at becoming an actor playing an average Joe who finds himself face to face with God (as played by "George Burns") in "Oh God!" (1977). Though consistently upstaged by the deadpan, cigar-chomping Burns, Denver held his own and showed a knack for acting. But despite the promise of this film, Denver did not act again until 1986 when he played a supporting role in "Michael Pressman"'s made-for-TV holiday movie, "The Christmas Gift" (1986). Denver had a starring role opposite "Jessica Tandy" and "Hume Cronyn" in "Foxfire" (1987); he made his final film appearance as an actor the following year in "Higher Ground" (1988). When not performing, Denver worked... Full Biography
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