Portrait of Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins

Bio: Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer, who along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, among others, created the country music style that came to be known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to adult pop music fans
Born: Fri, Jun 20 1924
Birthplace: Luttrell, Tennessee, USA

Death: Sat, Jun 30 2001
Chet Atkins is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1)
Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1)
Chet Atkins would have been no older than
77 in Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1)
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of The Winding Stream
The Winding Stream
Chet Atkins would have been no older than
77 in The Winding Stream
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
Chet Atkins would have been no older than
77 in Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
Chet Atkins was
75 in In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 07 1999
Poster of Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon
Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon
Chet Atkins was
71 in Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon
as 'Self - Guest Artist'.
Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Chet Atkins was
70 in Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
as 'Chet Atkins'.
Sun, Jan 22 1995
Poster of Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Chet Atkins was
69 in Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Country Music Classics: Webb Pierce and Chet Atkins
Country Music Classics: Webb Pierce and Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins was
66 in Country Music Classics: Webb Pierce and Chet Atkins
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Guitar
Guitar
Chet Atkins was
66 in Guitar
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Chet Atkins was
62 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Tennessee Jamboree
Tennessee Jamboree
Chet Atkins was
39 in Tennessee Jamboree
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1955-1975
Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1955-1975
Chet Atkins will be
77+ in Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1955-1975
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Nashville 99
Nashville 99
Chet Atkins was
52+ in Nashville 99
as 'Chet Atkins'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Chet Atkins was
51+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Numéro un
Numéro un
Chet Atkins was
50+ in Numéro un
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Chet Atkins was
44+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Chet Atkins was
38+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Chet Atkins was
24+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Guitarist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948