Buck Owens
Known for: Acting
Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), known professionally as Buck Owens, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and band leader. He was the lead singer for Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, which had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart. He pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound, named in honor of Bakersfield, California, Owens's adopted home and the city from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call "American music".
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Series
Hee Haw
Self - Host
1969
Series
Kraft Music Hall
Self
1958
Series
Dinah!
Self
1974
Series
ChalkZone
2002
Series
CMA Awards
Self
1967
Series
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
1969
Series
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
1974
Series
The Big Show
Self
1980
Series
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
Hot Country Nights
1991
Film
For All Mankind
Self (voice) (archive audio)
1989
Music Country USA
Self
1974
Film
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland
Self
2006
Film
Dwight Yoakam - Live from Austin TX
himself
2005
Film
Murder Can Hurt You!
Sheriff Tim MacSkye
1980
Film
Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4
Self
2005
Film
Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX
vocals, guitar
2007
Film
Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1978
Pals of the Prairie
Buck
1934
Film
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 1
lead vocals
2001
Film
From Nashville With Music
1969
Film
Country Music on Broadway
Self
1965
Film
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 3
2001
Film
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 2
lead vocals, acoustic guitar
2001
Film
Buck Owens: Acting Naturally
Self
2001
Film
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos: Live in Oslo
1970