Townes Van Zandt
Acting
Biography
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Townes Van Zandt
Filmography
Acting (8)
2021
Without Getting Killed or Caughtas Self (archive footage)
5.5
2015
Heartworn Highways Revisitedas Self (archive footage)
2010
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fairas Self (archive footage)
2004
Be Here to Love Meas Self (archive footage)
7.1
1993
1991
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdamas Himself
1989
Houston 1988: A Private Concertas himself
1976
Heartworn Highwaysas Self
7.8