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Carl Perkins

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 9, 1932 (94 years old)

Place of Birth

Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA

Biography

Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

Known For

Acting
2020My Darling VivianSelf (archive footage)
2020Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973
2008Johnny Cash: Live On AirSelf
2006Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road ShowSelf (archive footage)
2004Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodySelf (archive footage)
2004A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The CricketsHimself
2001Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun RecordsSelf (archive footage)
1997Go Cat Go!Self
1997Music for MontserratSelf
1997Classic AlbumsSelf (archive footage)
1995Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday ConcertHimself
1989The Movie Life of GeorgeSelf
1989The Real Patsy ClineHimself (archive footage)
1987Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
1985Into the NightMr. Williams
1985Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly SessionSelf
1982The Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in Chicago
1981SCTV Network 90Self
1977The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977Self
1971Johnny Cash in CopenhagenSelf
1969Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His MusicSelf
1969Johnny Cash at San QuentinSelf
1969The Johnny Cash ShowSelf
1958The Dick Clark ShowSelf
1957Jamboree!Himself
1957American BandstandSelf
-Jerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis Show
Production
1997Go Cat Go!Executive Producer