Merle Haggard

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Merle Haggard

Acting April 6, 1937

Oildale, California, USA

Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.

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Known for

Popular titles

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

6.9 1997 Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

5.4 1992 TV Show
The Waltons

The Waltons

7.1 1972 TV Show
Bronco Billy

Bronco Billy

6.3 1980 Movie
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

6.3 1975 TV Show
Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

4.3 1981 TV Show
CMA Awards

CMA Awards

9.0 1967 TV Show
Centennial

Centennial

7.7 1978 TV Show
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

6.8 1969 TV Show
The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show

6.5 1969 TV Show
The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

4.9 1981 Movie
Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie

6.8 1976 TV Show

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  2. 2020
    Merle Haggard: Salute to a Country Legend

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 2016
    The American Epic Sessions

    Movie Self

  4. 2016
    Merle Travis: Guitar Man

    Movie

  5. 2015
    Johnny Cash: American Rebel

    Movie Self

  6. 2015
    Country: Portraits of an American Sound

    Movie Self

  7. 2014
    A Kentucky Treasure: The Osborne Brothers Story

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  8. 2014
    Merle Haggard: In Performance

    Movie Performer

  9. 2011
    Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah

    Movie Self - Songwriter

  10. 2010
    Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

    Movie Self

  11. 2009
    Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

    Movie Self - Performer (archive footage)

  12. 2008
    Merle Haggard: The Real Deal

    Movie Self

  13. 2008
    Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

    Movie Self

  14. 2008
    Merle Haggard: Live From Austin, TX '78

    Movie artist

  15. 2008
    Hempsters: Plant the Seed

    Movie Himself

  16. 2008
    Merle Haggard: Legendary Performances

    Movie himself

More credits
  1. 2007
    Last of the Breed: Live in Concert

    Movie Himself

  2. 2007
    Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

    Movie Self

  3. 2006
    Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line

    Movie Self

  4. 2006
    Merle Haggard: Live from Austin, TX

    Movie himself

  5. 2006
    Merle Haggard: Live at Church Street Station 1988

    Movie himself

  6. 2005
    The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico

    Movie Himself

  7. 2005
    Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7

    Movie Self

  8. 2004
    Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels

    Movie Self

  9. 2003
    The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker

    Movie Himself - Special Guest

  10. 1997
    Wag the Dog

    Movie Merle Haggard

  11. 1992
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    TV show

  12. 1991
    Hot Country Nights

    TV show

  13. 1987
    Dolly

    TV show Self

  14. 1985
    A Statlers Christmas Present

    Movie Self - Special Guest

  15. 1984
    The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    Movie Self - Performer

  16. 1981
    Entertainment Tonight

    TV show Self

  17. 1981
    The Legend of the Lone Ranger

    Movie Balladeer

  18. 1980
    Lynda Carter: Encore!

    Movie Self

  19. 1980
    Bronco Billy

    Movie Merle Haggard (uncredited)

  20. 1978
    Centennial

    TV show Cisco Calendar

  21. 1978
    Huckleberry Finn

    Movie Duke

  22. 1978
    50 Years of Country Music

    Movie Self

  23. 1976
    Donny & Marie

    TV show Self

  24. 1975
    Austin City Limits

    TV show Self