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Johnny Cash
A rebellious, soulful icon battles personal demons and societal expectations as he rises to become the "Man in Black," using his powerful voice to tell raw, redemptive stories for the forgotten and the lost.
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Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter known for his deep, bass-baritone voice and music that often explored themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption. His signature sound was defined by the rhythmic guitar work of his backing band, the Tennessee Three, and his rebellious yet humble stage presence. Cash became widely recognized for his all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname "Man in Black." He was also noted for performing free concerts for prisoners, bringing his music to audiences in correctional facilities across the country.
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Onslaught of the Dead(2025)
Crow
Film
House of Many Sorrows(2020)
T.V. Segment
Film
Little House on the Prairie(2005)
Caleb Hodgekiss (1 Episode)
TV
All My Friends Are Cowboys(1998)
Johnny
Film
The Simpsons(1989)
Space Coyote (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James(1986)
Frank James
Film
Stagecoach(1986)
Marshal Curly Wilcox
Film
Murder in Coweta County(1983)
Lamar Potts
Film
Adrift at Sea(1983)
John McLoughlin
Film
The Pride of Jesse Hallam(1981)
Jesse Hallam
Film
Little House on the Prairie(1974)
Caleb Hodgekiss (1 Episode)
TV
A Gunfight(1971)
Abe Cross
Film
Swing Out, Sweet Land(1970)
Johnny Cash
Film
Five Minutes to Live(1961)
Johnny Cabot
Film
Composer
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- Highway 99: A Double AlbumSelf · 2025
- Newport and the Great Folk DreamSelf · 2025
- Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American IconSelf · 2022
- Roy Orbison ForeverSelf · 2022
- Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in MindSelf · 2022
- Bob Dylan: Odds and EndsSelf · 2021
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSelf (archive footage) · 2021
- A Night to Remember - May 5th, 1973 at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CASelf · 2020
- The Gift: The Journey of Johnny CashSelf · 2019
- Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceSelf (archive footage) · 2019
- ReMastered: Tricky Dick and the Man in BlackSelf · 2018
- ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in BlackSelf (archive footage) · 2018
- We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears RevisitedSelf · 2015
- Johnny Cash: American RebelSelf · 2015
- Bob Harris: My NashvilleSelf · 2014
- My Father and the Man in BlackSelf · 2012
- Nine Inch Nails and the Industrial UprisingSelf · 2009
- The Sweet Lady with the Nasty VoiceSelf · 2008
- Johnny Cash at Folsom PrisonSelf · 2008
- Pete Seeger: The Power of SongSelf · 2007
- The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk FestivalSelf · 2007
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a DreamSelf · 2007
- The SpecialSelf · 2005
- Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994Self · 2005
- Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home MoviesSelf · 2005
- No Direction Home: Bob DylanSelf (archive footage) · 2005
- The Work of Director Mark RomanekSelf · 2005
- Radio Star - die AFN-StorySelf · 1995
- Highwaymen Live!!!Self · 1990
- Tennessee WaltzSelf · 1989
- Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest (1 Episode) · 1982
- The Gospel Road: A Story of JesusSelf · 1973
- The Nashville SoundSelf · 1972
- Eat the DocumentSelf · 1972
- Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His MusicSelf · 1969
- FestivalSelf · 1967
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