Larry Gatlin


Biography

Larry Gatlin was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. He also appeared in the TV movie "Murder in Music City" (NBC, 1978-79). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "Austin City Limits" (PBS, 1974-2015). He appeared in a number of television specials, including "Country Music Hit Parade" (NBC, 1976-77) and "Merry Christmas From...

Biography

Larry Gatlin was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. He also appeared in the TV movie "Murder in Music City" (NBC, 1978-79). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "Austin City Limits" (PBS, 1974-2015). He appeared in a number of television specials, including "Country Music Hit Parade" (NBC, 1976-77) and "Merry Christmas From the Grand Ole Opry" (ABC, 1979-1980). Gatlin also contributed music to the musical "The Gospel Road" (1973) with Robert Elfstrom and the Burt Reynolds action picture "Stroker Ace" (1983). Gatlin won a Best Country Song Grammy Award in 1976. He also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "The 50th Presidential Inaugural Gala" (1984-85), "Tennessee Ernie Ford's America" (PBS, 1985-86) and "The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special" (CBS, 1985-86). Gatlin also created music for "Next of Kin" (1989) with Patrick Swayze. He also appeared in "The Legend of O. B. Taggert" (1995). Additionally, he could be seen on a variety of television specials like "The CBS Cotton Bowl Parade" (CBS, 1990-91) and "The Grand Ole Opry 65th Anniversary Celebration: The New Tradition" (CBS, 1990-91). Most recently, Gatlin appeared on the documentary "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me" (2014) with Glen Campbell.

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

The Legend of O. B. Taggert (1995)
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
Himself
To Die, to Sleep (1992)
Murder in Music City (1979)
Himself

Music (Feature Film)

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
Song
Next of Kin (1989)
Song
Stroker Ace (1983)
Song Performer
Stroker Ace (1983)
Song
The Gospel Road (1973)
Song

Misc. Crew (Feature Film)

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
Other
Murder in Music City (1979)
Other

Cast (Special)

The President's Own (2001)
Gaither Gospel Hour: Mountain Homecoming (1999)
Ryman Country Homecoming (1999)
An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999)
Bill Gaither: Gatlin Brothers Come Home (1997)
White Eagle: How Sweet the Sound (1997)
Host
Beach Country Christmas (1996)
A Phyllis George Christmas Special (1994)
A Day in the Life of Country Music (1993)
The 2nd Annual Saturday Night Live Mother's Day Special (1993)
Hats Off to Minnie Pearl: America Honors Minnie Pearl (1992)
Grand Ole Opry in Houston: The Economic Summit (1991)
The CBS Cotton Bowl Parade (1991)
The Grand Ole Opry 65th Anniversary Celebration: The New Tradition (1991)
The 26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (1991)
Performer
The Gatlins: Short Stories (1991)
The American Music Awards (1991)
Presenter
The 22nd Annual Dove Awards (1991)
Performer
Christmas With the Gatlins (1991)
Johnny Mathis -- Chances Are (1991)
Roy Orbison Tribute to Benefit the Homeless (1990)
A Festival at Ford's Theatre: The Stars Salute the President (1990)
24th Annual Music City News Country Awards (1990)
Performer
Grammy Legends Show (1990)
The 25th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (1990)
Performer
Funny Business With Charlie Chase II (1990)
A Country Music Celebration: The 30th Anniversary of the Country Music Assocation (1988)
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987)
Performer
Live From the Grand Ole Opry (1987)
Super Picnic '87 (1987)
Marty Robbins: Super Legend (1986)
The Academy of Country Music's 20th Anniversary Reunion (1986)
The 60th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry (1986)
American Vice: The Doping of America (1986)
Texas 150: A Celebration Special (1986)
The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special (1985)
Tennessee Ernie Ford's America (1985)
The 50th Presidential Inaugural Gala (1985)
The 1984 Miss Teen USA Pageant (1984)
John Schneider's Christmas Holiday (1983)
Guest
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983)
Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope's Stars Over Texas (1982)
Roy Acuff -- 50 Years the King of Country Music (1982)
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers (1981)
Host
Country Top 20 (1981)
George Burns in Nashville? (1981)
Country Galaxy of Stars (1981)
Perry Como's Spring in San Francisco (1981)
Bob Hope Special: The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1980)
A Johnny Cash Christmas (1980)
Johnny Cash: The First 25 Years (1980)
Elvis Remembered: Nashville to Hollywood (1980)
Merry Christmas From the Grand Ole Opry (1979)
Skinflint (1979)
Roger Flint
Country Music Hit Parade (1977)

Music (Special)

The President's Own (2001)
Song Performer
Ryman Country Homecoming (1999)
Song Performer
Gaither Gospel Hour: Mountain Homecoming (1999)
Song Performer
Bill Gaither: Gatlin Brothers Come Home (1997)
Song Performer ("I Will Arise And Go Back To My Father'S House," "Somebody Loves Me," "What A Savior," "Yes, Jesus Loves Me")
Beach Country Christmas (1996)
Song Performer ("Joy To The World")
Christmas With the Gatlins (1991)
Song Performer
Johnny Mathis -- Chances Are (1991)
Song Performer
Roy Orbison Tribute to Benefit the Homeless (1990)
Song Performer
Grammy Legends Show (1990)
Song Performer
Live From the Grand Ole Opry (1987)
Song Performer ("Somebody'S Baby")
Tennessee Ernie Ford's America (1985)
Song Performer

Life Events

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