Biografía y filmografía

Johnny Cash

Johnny J.R Cash (Kingsland, Arkansas, 26 de febrero de 1932 - Nashville, Tennessee, 12 de septiembre de 2003) fue un cantante, compositor, guitarrista, actor y autor estadounidense y es considerado como uno de los músicos más influyentes del siglo XX. Cantautor de country, gospel, rock and roll y rockabilly, fue y es uno de los máximos representantes de la música country, aunque creó su propio subgénero musical.

Cash fue conocido por su profunda voz, por el característico sonido boom-chick-a-boom de su banda de acompañamiento -los Tennessee Three-, y por vestir ropa oscura lo que le valió el apodo de «El Hombre de Negro» («The Man in Black»). Era muy típico de él empezar todos sus conciertos con la sencilla frase: «Hola, soy Johnny Cash» («Hello, I'm Johnny Cash»).

Muchas de las canciones de Cash como «I Walk The Line», «Folsom Prison Blues», «Man in Black» tratan temas como la pena, la culpa, las tribulaciones morales y la redención, una tendencia que se acentuó en la última etapa de su carrera. Pero también compuso muchas canciones humorísticas (como «One Piece At A Time», «The One On The Right Is On The Left» y versióno «A Boy Named Sue originariamente de Shel Silverstein»), llenas de vitalidad («Get Rhythm») o con otras temáticas típicas del country como el ferrocarril («The Rock Island Line» o la famosa «Orange Blossom Special»). Curiosamente, algunos de sus temas más conocidos son covers de otros artistas, pero versionadas con un estilo propio y que lleva su sello por todas partes como es el caso de «hurt» (de Nine Inch Nails), Personal Jesus de Depeche Mode, o el tema grabado junto con Joe Strummer, «Redemption Song», que Bob Marley había compuesto poco antes de su muerte.

Vendió cerca de noventa millones de álbumes en sus casi cincuenta años de carrera. Es presentado habitualmente como uno de los músicos más importantes en la historia de la música country. Es uno de los tres únicos músicos que han sido admitidos en más de un «Salón de la Fama»: en el Salón de la Fama del Rock and roll, del Country y de Compositores de Nashville. Recientemente ha sido incluido en el Salón de la Fama del Gospel, de modo que, junto con Elvis Presley, es el único artista que está en Salones de la Fama de tres estilos diferentes (Rock, Country y Gospel). Aunque es recordado principalmente como un icono de la música country, sus canciones y el sonido que abarca abrazaron otros géneros como el rock and roll, el rockabilly, el blues, el folk, y el góspel. Fue introducido al Salón de la Fama en todos aquellos múltiples géneros musicales.

Fotos

Películas (146)

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

2025 · Self (archive footage)

Highway 99: A Double Album

Highway 99: A Double Album

2025 · Self [Archival]

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

2025 · Self (archive footage)

Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

2025 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

June

June

2023 · Self (archive footage)

The Universe

The Universe

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon

Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon

2022 · Self (archive footage)

Roy Orbison Forever

Roy Orbison Forever

2022 · Self (archive footage)

The Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland

The Man Comes Around: Johnny Cash in Ireland

2021

Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends

Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Los Amigos del Barrio: Cómo llegamos a Plaza Sésamo

Los Amigos del Barrio: Cómo llegamos a Plaza Sésamo

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973

Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973

2020 · Self

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Big Sur Choo Choo

Big Sur Choo Choo

2020 · Narrator (voice) (archive footage)

My Darling Vivian

My Darling Vivian

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Country Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop

Country Nonstop – Von Johnny Cash bis Truck Stop

2019

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

2019 · Self (archive footage)

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

2019 · Self (archive footage)

ReMastered: Nixon and the Man in Black

ReMastered: Nixon and the Man in Black

2018 · Self (archive footage)

Året var 1968

Året var 1968

2018 · Self (archive footage)

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

2016 · Self - Performer

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws

2016 · Self

We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited

We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: American Rebel

Johnny Cash: American Rebel

2015 · Self (archive footage)

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

2015 · Self (archive footage)

I Am Johnny Cash

I Am Johnny Cash

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Country Kings at the BBC

Country Kings at the BBC

2014

The Winding Stream

The Winding Stream

2014 · Self (archive footage)

America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville

America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville

2014 · Self (archive footage)

Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies

Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies

2013 · Self (archive footage)

My Father And The Man In Black

My Father And The Man In Black

2013 · Self (archive footage)

We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash

We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash

2012 · Self (archive footage)

Country at the BBC

Country at the BBC

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: Long Black Veil

Johnny Cash: Long Black Veil

2009 · Self

Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD)

Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (DVD)

2009 · Self (archive footage)

Cash for Kenya

Cash for Kenya

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

2008 · Self

Johnny Cash's America

Johnny Cash's America

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances

Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances

2008 · himself

Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show

Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend

Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend

2008

Bob Dylan: The Other Side of the Mirror

Bob Dylan: The Other Side of the Mirror

2007 · Self

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Opry Video Classics: Duets

Opry Video Classics: Duets

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes

Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Opry Video Classics : Legends

Opry Video Classics : Legends

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

2007 · Self (archive footage)

The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971

The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971

2007 · Self

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

2007 · Self

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Glen Campbell | Good Times Again

Glen Campbell | Good Times Again

2007 · Self

The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash

The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: Music in Review

Johnny Cash: Music in Review

2007 · Self

Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland

Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland

2006 · Self

Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show

Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show

2006 · Self (archive footage)

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

2006 · Self (archive footage)

Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation

Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation

2006 · Self

Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line

Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line

2006 · Self (archive Footage)

Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party'

Johnny Cash at 'Town Hall Party'

2006

Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993

Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993

2006 · Self

The World's Greatest Gigs

The World's Greatest Gigs

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: Live from Austin, TX

Johnny Cash: Live from Austin, TX

2005 · Self

The Work of Director Mark Romanek

The Work of Director Mark Romanek

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny y June: Pasión y locura

Johnny y June: Pasión y locura

2005 · Book, Songs

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: Ridin' the Rails

Johnny Cash: Ridin' the Rails

2005 · Self

Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994

Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994

2005 · Self

Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4

Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4

2005 · Self

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 7

2005 · Self

Johnny Cash: Live From Austin TX

Johnny Cash: Live From Austin TX

2005 · Self

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early Years

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black - His Early Years

2005 · Self

Johnny Cash Live Remember Me The Man In Black

Johnny Cash Live Remember Me The Man In Black

2005 · Self

Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best

Johnny Cash: Singing at His Best

2004 · Self

Country Anthology Classics Volume 2

Country Anthology Classics Volume 2

2004 · (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

2004 · Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line

Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line

2004

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black

2004 · Self

The Highwaymen: On the Road Again

The Highwaymen: On the Road Again

2003 · Self

Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance

Johnny Cash - Final Live Performance

2003 · Self - Vocals, Music, Writer

La cacería

La cacería

2003 · Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

2002

Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959

Johnny Cash at Town Hall Party 1958-1959

2002

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

2001 · Self (archive footage)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001 · Self - Special Guest Star

Johnny Cash Greatest Hits

Johnny Cash Greatest Hits

2001 · Self

Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day

Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day

2000 · Self

Johnny Cash: The Anthology

Johnny Cash: The Anthology

2000

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

1999 · Self

A Tribute to Johnny Cash

A Tribute to Johnny Cash

1999 · Self

All My Friends Are Cowboys

All My Friends Are Cowboys

1998 · Johnny

Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center

Johnny Cash - Manhattan Center

1994 · Self - Vocals, Guitars, Writer

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

1993 · Self

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

1993 · Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993 · Self

Someone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders

Someone Cry for the Children: The Girl Scout Murders

1993 · Narrator (voice)

Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham

Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham

1993 · Self

Bill Moyers: Amazing Grace

Bill Moyers: Amazing Grace

1990 · Self

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum

1990 · Self, Songs

All-Star Salute to Ralph Emery

All-Star Salute to Ralph Emery

1990 · Self - Host

Tennessee Nights

Tennessee Nights

1989

George Jones: Same Ole Me

George Jones: Same Ole Me

1989 · Self

Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder

Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder

1988 · Elder Davy Crockett

Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am

Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am

1987

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

1986 · Marshal Curly Wilcox

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

1986 · Frank James

The Baron and the Kid

The Baron and the Kid

1984 · The Baron

Johnny Cash Christmas 1983

Johnny Cash Christmas 1983

1983 · Self

Adrift at Sea

Adrift at Sea

1983 · McLoughlin

Murder in Coweta County

Murder in Coweta County

1983 · Lamar Potts

Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert

Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert

1982 · Self

Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland

Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland

1981 · Self

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

1981 · Self

Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President

Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President

1981 · Self

The Pride of Jesse Hallam

The Pride of Jesse Hallam

1981 · Jesse Hallam, Music

Johnny Cash: London 1981

Johnny Cash: London 1981

1981

Johnny Cash and the Country Girls

Johnny Cash and the Country Girls

1981 · Self

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979

1979 · Self

Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979

Johnny Cash - Live in Las Vegas 1979

1979 · Self - Vocals, Director, Music, Writer

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978

1978 · Self

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

1978 · Self

A Concert: Behind Prison Walls

A Concert: Behind Prison Walls

1978 · Self

Thaddeus Rose and Eddie

Thaddeus Rose and Eddie

1978 · Thaddeus Rose

50 Years of Country Music

50 Years of Country Music

1978 · Self

Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration

Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration

1978 · Self

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977

1977 · Self

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976

1976 · Self

Swan Song

Swan Song

1974 · Tommy Brown

Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus

Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus

1973 · Self, Producer, Writer, Original Music Composer

Eat the Document

Eat the Document

1972 · Self

Johnny Cash - Live at Beat Club

Johnny Cash - Live at Beat Club

1972 · Self

Johnny Cash in Copenhagen

Johnny Cash in Copenhagen

1971 · Self

A Gunfight

A Gunfight

1971 · Abe Cross

I Walk the Line

I Walk the Line

1970 · Original Music Composer

Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970 · Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash at San Quentin

Johnny Cash at San Quentin

1969 · Self

Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music

Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music

1969 · Self, Music

Festival

Festival

1967 · Self

Road to Nashville

Road to Nashville

1966 · Self

Hootenanny Hoot!

Hootenanny Hoot!

1963 · Self

The Night Rider

The Night Rider

1962 · Johnny Laredo

Five Minutes to Live

Five Minutes to Live

1961 · Johnny Cabot

Johnny Cash: Live in Prague

Johnny Cash: Live in Prague

· Self

Johnny Cash Live at the Forum, Inglewood California 1986

Johnny Cash Live at the Forum, Inglewood California 1986

· Self

Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977

Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977

Series (50)

Hits That Missed at the BBC

Hits That Missed at the BBC

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Esto es pop

Esto es pop

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Los 70

Los 70

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Song by Song

Song by Song

2012 · Self (archive footage)

Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

2012 · Self (archive footage)

Number One!

Number One!

2009 · Self (archive footage)

Legends

Legends

2006 · Self (archive footage)

CMT: Inside Fame

CMT: Inside Fame

2005 · Music

VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers

2005 · Self

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997 · Self (archive footage)

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 · Self

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

1993 · Self - Musical Guest

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

1993 · Kid Cole

Later... with Jools Holland

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

Renegade

Renegade

1992

Los Simpson

Los Simpson

1989 · Space Coyote (voice)

North and South

North and South

1985 · John Brown

Wogan

Wogan

1982 · Self

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

1982 · Self - Musical Guest

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

1980 · Self

The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978 · Self

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976 · Self - Special Guest Star

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Host, Self (uncredited)

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tony Orlando and Dawn

1974 · Self

Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

1974 · Caleb Hodgekiss

Musikladen

Musikladen

1972 · Self

Colombo

Colombo

1971 · Tommy Brown

The Partridge Family

The Partridge Family

1970 · Variety Show Host (uncredited)

The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

1970 · Self

Drei mal neun

Drei mal neun

1970 · Self

The Jim Nabors Hour

The Jim Nabors Hour

1969

The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show

1969 · Self - Host

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969 · Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968 · Self

CMA Awards

CMA Awards

1967 · Self

Shindig!

Shindig!

1964 · Self - Singer

Die Drehscheibe

Die Drehscheibe

1964 · Self

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self

The Grammys

The Grammys

1959 · Self

The Rebel

The Rebel

1959 · Pratt

The Deputy

The Deputy

1959 · Bo Braddock

Boy Meets Girls

Boy Meets Girls

1959

The Bell Telephone Hour

The Bell Telephone Hour

1959 · Self

The Dick Clark Show

The Dick Clark Show

1958 · Self

Wagon Train

Wagon Train

1957 · Frank Hoag

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956 · Self

The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954 · Self

The George Gobel Show

The George Gobel Show

1954 · Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948 · Self