Dolly Parton biography
Dolly Parton was an American singer-songwriter, born on 19 January 1946 in Pittman Center, who died on 25 August 2026.
Dolly Parton's screen career began in 1980 with 9 to 5, playing Doralee Rhodes.
Dolly Parton appeared in 14 films and 14 television or streaming titles between 1980 and 2022.
Dolly Parton is remembered for All I Can Do, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5.
Honours include National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and American Music Award for Favorite Country Album.
- Born
- 19 January 1946
- Died
- 25 August 2026 (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Pittman Center
- Work
- Country singer, Singer-songwriter, Actor, Guitarist, Banjoist
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1956 to 2026
- Known for
- All I Can Do, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5
- Awards
- National Medal of Arts
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Album
- Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year
- Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Dolly Parton filmography
14 films and 14 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Christmas on the Square | English | ||
| 2019 | Dolly Parton: Here I Am | English | ||
| 2016 | Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors | English | ||
| 2012 | Joyful Noise | G.G. Sparrow | Final feature film | |
| 2011 | I'm My Own Dolly Parton | Swedish | ||
| 2011 | Gnomeo & Juliet | Dolly Gnome | Voice cameo | |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous | English | ||
| 2002 | Frank McKlusky, C.I | Edith McKlusky | ||
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies | English | ||
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Shirlee Kenyon | ||
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Truvy Jones | ||
| 1984 | Rhinestone | Jake Farris | ||
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Mona Stangley | ||
| 1980 | 9 to 5 | Doralee Rhodes | Film debut |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Orville | Simulation of herself | Episode: "Midnight Blue" | |
| 2022 | Grace & Frankie | Agnes | Episode: "The Beginning" | |
| 2020 | Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square | Angel | Television film (Netflix) | |
| 2011 | Strictly Come Dancing | Singer | "Launch Show"; singing "Together You and I" | |
| 2006 | Hannah Montana | Aunt Dolly | 3 episodes | |
| 2005 | Reba | Dolly Majors | "Reba's Rules of Real Estate" | |
| 1999 | Blue Valley Songbird | Leanna Taylor | Television film | |
| 1996 | Unlikely Angel | Ruby Diamond | Television film | |
| 1996 | The Magic School Bus | Katrina Eloise "Murph" Murphy | Episode: "Holiday Special" | |
| 1994 | Mindin' My Own Business | Catering business owner | Unaired TV pilot | |
| 1994 | Heavens to Betsy | Betsy Baxter | Unaired TV pilot | |
| 1991 | Wild Texas Wind | Thiola "Big T" Rayfield | Television film | |
| 1987 | Dolly | |||
| 1986 | A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Lorna Davis | Television film |