Dolly Parton
January 19, 1946 (78 years old) in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She is one of the most successful female country artists, garnering the title of "The Queen of Country Music," with 25 number-one singles. and a record forty-one top-10 country albums. She has the distinction of having performed on a top-five country hit in each of the last five decades and is tied with Reba McEntire as the only country artists with No. 1 singles in four consecutive decades. She is known for her distinctive soprano, sometimes bawdy humor, flamboyant style of dress and voluptuous figure.
Known For
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- 2024 · Dolly for President as Self (Archive Footage)
- 2024 · Linda Perry: Let It Die Here as Self
- 2024 · Dolly Parton's Pet Gala as
- 2024 · Hits That Missed at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 · Christmas at Graceland as Self
- 2023 · ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton as
- 2023 · Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event as
- 2023 · June as Self
- 2023 · Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll as Self
- 2023 · Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut as Self
- 2023 · Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan as Self
- 2023 · Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love as Self - Guest
- 2023 · Movie Themes at the BBC as Self
- 2022 · Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas as Self
- 2022 · 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self - Inductee
- 2022 · Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn as Self
- 2022 · Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo as Self
- 2022 · Sherri as Self - Guest
- 2022 · Still Working 9 to 5 as Self
- 2022 · Dolly Parton at the BBC as Self
- 2021 · Country Legends: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner & Friends as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival as Self
- 2021 · Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler as Self
- 2021 · Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Ellas y Su Música as Self - Performer
- 2021 · Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute as Self
- 2021 · Call Me Kat as Self - Guest Star (In Memoriam of Leslie Jordan)
- 2021 · Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler as
- 2020 · The Library That Dolly Built as Self
- 2020 · A Holly Dolly Christmas as Self - Host / Performer
- 2020 · Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square as Angel
- 2020 · The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · The Oprah Conversation as Self
- 2019 · Dolly Parton: Here I Am as Self
- 2019 · Christmas at Dollywood as Dolly Parton
- 2019 · Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry as Self
- 2019 · Dolly Parton's Heartstrings as Self
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- 2019 · Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as Self
- 2019 · Harlem to Hollywood as Self
- 2019 · Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5 as Dolly Parton
- 2019 · Charley Pride: I'm Just Me as Self
- 2018 · Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack as Self
- 2018 · Shine On with Reese as Self
- 2017 · The Year in Memoriam as Self
- 2017 · All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration as Self
- 2017 · The Orville as Self
- 2017 · Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music as Self
- 2016 · A Pentatonix Christmas Special as Self - Special Appearance
- 2016 · Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love as The Painted Lady
- 2016 · Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou as Self
- 2015 · Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors as Self - Narrator
- 2015 · Dolly Parton: Queen of Country as Self (archive footage)
- 2015 · The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- 2015 · Grace and Frankie as Agnes
- 2014 · Country Queens at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
- 2014 · Dolly Parton at Glastonbury 2014 as Self
- 2014 · Lily's Driftwood Bay as Noleen Hen (voice)
- 2014 · Good Morning Britain as Self
- 2014 · Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- 2014 · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- 2014 · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self - Guest
- 2013 · A Country Christmas Story as Dolly Parton
- 2013 · Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies as Self
- 2013 · Inequality for All as Doralee Rhodes (archive footage)
- 2013 · Queens Of Nashville as Self
- 2012 · Song by Song as Self
- 2012 · Joyful Noise as G.G. Sparrow
- 2011 · Hollywood to Dollywood as Self
- 2011 · The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom as Dolly Parton (voice)
- 2011 · Gnomeo & Juliet as Dolly Gnome (voice)
- 2009 · Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special as Self
- 2009 · The World According to Miley Cyrus as Self
- 2009 · The Jay Leno Show as Self
- 2009 · Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- 2009 · Dolly: Live from London as Self
- 2009 · Backstory as Self
- 2009 · Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live as Self - Performer (archive footage)
- 2009 · RuPaul's Drag Race as Self - Special Guest
- 2008 · 19 Kids and Counting as Self
- 2008 · The Book Lady as Self
- 2007 · Opry Video Classics : Legends as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · Opry Video Classics: Duets as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · The Graham Norton Show as Self - Guest
- 2007 · The Graham Norton Show as Self
- 2007 · Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 2007 · The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980 as Self
- 2006 · Hannah Montana as Aunt Dolly
- 2006 · The Howard Stern Interview (2006) as Herself
- 2005 · Naomi's New Morning as Self
- 2005 · Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began as self
- 2005 · CMT: Inside Fame as Self
- 2005 · Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous as Dolly Parton
- 2004 · Miley's New Year's Eve Party as Self - Co-host
- 2004 · Miley's New Year's Eve Party as Self - Host
- 2004 · Norah Jones and The Handsome Band: Live in 2004 as Self - Special Guest
- 2004 · The Paul O'Grady Show as Self - Guest
- 2004 · Dolly Parton: Live & Well as Self
- 2004 · The Tony Danza Show as Self - Guest
- 2004 · CMA Music Festival as Self
- 2004 · On Air with Ryan Seacrest as Self
- 2003 · The Ellen DeGeneres Show as
- 2003 · The Terry and Gaby Show as Self - Guest
- 2003 · VH1: All Access as Self
- 2002 · The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s as
- 2002 · CMT Music Awards as Self - Host
- 2002 · American Idol as Self - Guest / Mentor
- 2002 · American Idol as Self - Guest Performer
- 2002 · Frank McKlusky, C.I. as Edith McKlusky
- 2002 · CMT Crossroads as Self
- 2001 · Graham Goes to Dollywood as Self
- 2001 · Reba as Dolly Majors
- 1999 · The Early Show as Self
- 1999 · Blue Valley Songbird as Leanna Taylor
- 1999 · Jackie's Back! as Dolly Parton
- 1998 · Parkinson as Self
- 1997 · Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story as Dolly Parton
- 1997 · The View as Self
- 1996 · Unlikely Angel as Ruby Diamond
- 1996 · Dolly Parton: Treasures as Self
- 1996 · E! True Hollywood Story as Self
- 1996 · The Daily Show as Self
- 1996 · Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating as Self
- 1995 · The Frank Skinner Show as Self
- 1995 · Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge as Dolly Parton
- 1995 · Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story as Dolly Parton
- 1995 · Heartsong as Self
- 1994 · The Magic School Bus as (voice)
- 1993 · Intimate Portrait as Self
- 1993 · The Beverly Hillbillies as Dolly Parton
- 1993 · Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music as Self
- 1993 · The Women of Country as Self (archive footage)
- 1992 · The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self - Guest
- 1992 · Straight Talk as Shirlee Kenyon
- 1991 · Wild Texas Wind as Thiola Rayfield
- 1991 · Burt Reynolds' Conversations with... as Self
- 1990 · Home for Christmas as Self
- 1989 · The Simpsons as Dolly Parton (voice)
- 1989 · Steel Magnolias as Truvy Jones
- 1989 · Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong as Self
- 1988 · Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show as Self
- 1987 · Dolly as Self - Host
- 1986 · A Smoky Mountain Christmas as Lorna Davis
- 1986 · Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary as Self
- 1986 · Designing Women as Dolly Parton, Guardian Movie Star
- 1986 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as
- 1985 · Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - Real Love as Self
- 1984 · Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember as Self
- 1984 · Rhinestone as Jake Ferris
- 1983 · Alvin and the Chipmunks as Dolly Parton (voice)
- 1983 · Dolly in Concert as Self
- 1982 · The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas as Mona Stangley
- 1982 · Wogan as Self
- 1982 · Late Night with David Letterman as Self
- 1982 · Champs-Elysées as Self
- 1982 · Champs-Elysées as Self (Vidéoclip) (archive footage)
- 1981 · All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds as Self
- 1981 · De TV Show as Self
- 1981 · Entertainment Tonight as Self
- 1981 · Lily: Sold Out as Dolly Parton
- 1980 · Nine to Five as Doralee Rhodes
- 1980 · Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters as Self
- 1979 · The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 as Self
- 1979 · Dolly and Carol in Nashville as Self / Trudy
- 1979 · CBS News Sunday Morning as Self
- 1978 · The Kennedy Center Honors as Self
- 1978 · Cher... Special as Dolly Parton
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Host & Musical Guest
- 1972 · Musikladen as Self
- 1968 · 60 Minutes as Self
- 1966 · Academy of Country Music Awards as Self - Presenter
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self - Co-Host
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- 1961 · The Porter Wagoner Show as Self
- 1953 · The Oscars as Self
- Future · Run, Rose, Run as