Tennessee Ernie Ford

Tennessee Ernie Ford

ActorSoundtrack
Born
February 13, 1919
Died
October 17, 1991
Awards
5 wins, 18 nominations

Tennessee Ernie Fords lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. He also owned a cattle ranch…

Biography

Tennessee Ernie Fords lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. He also owned a cattle ranch in California. Joining ASCAP in 1958, his popular-song compositions include "Softly and Tenderly" (Christian). Three others, 2 country "Hogtied Over You" and "Kiss Me Big" + 1 rock 'n roll, "Sixteen Tons".

Actor

Hee HawHee Haw(1969)
The Timber TrampsThe Timber Tramps(1973)as Man in Timber Association Meeting
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1967)as Guest Performer
Here's LucyHere's Lucy(1968)as Ernie Epperson
Mouse on the MayflowerMouse on the Mayflower(1968)as Narrator, Willum Mouse

Soundtrack

LaidLaid(2024)
The FriendThe Friend(2024)
FargoFargo(2014)
Asteroid CityAsteroid City(2023)
MacGruberMacGruber(2021)

Self

A Ford Show Family ChristmasA Ford Show Family Christmas(1994)as Self
24th Annual Country Music Association Awards24th Annual Country Music Association Awards(1990)as Self - Hall-Of-Fame Inductee
An All Star Salute to Country MusicAn All Star Salute to Country Music(1990)as Self
Hee HawHee Haw(1969)as Self, Self - Storyteller, Self - Special Guest, Self - Co host, Self - Featured Storyteller, Self - Guest
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersBarbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters(1980)as Self

Known for

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Tennessee Ernie Ford, Dick Martin, and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)Tennessee Ernie Ford in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)Tennessee Ernie Ford in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)Tennessee Ernie Ford in Here's Lucy (1968)Tennessee Ernie Ford in The Dean Martin Show (1965)Tennessee Ernie Ford

Credit Score: Tennessee Ernie Ford

10987
19531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969
Cousin Ernie
Fri Oct 15 1954 – Mon May 06 1957
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1I Love Lucy100.0019518.542030941
2The Lucy Show11.2519627.2293532
3The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show6.5019567.70183