Biography
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land".
Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads, Guthrie's album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo magazine's list of 100 Records That Changed The World, and many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters who have acknowledged Guthrie as a major influence on their work include Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, and Sixto Rodríguez. He frequently performed with the message "This machine kills fascists" displayed on his guitar.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 15
self 10
TV Shows 2
Writer 1
Dark Winds (2022)
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013)
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home (2006)
Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand (2005)
Caudillo (1977)
All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music (1977)
Bound for Glory (1976)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
The Fight for Life (1940)
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Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-07-14
Deathday
1967-10-03 (55 years old)
Birth Name
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
Birth Place
Okemah, United States
Relationships
Marjorie Guthrie (1945 - 1953)
Children
Nora Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie
Relatives
Sarah Lee Guthrie
Citizenships
United States of America
Also Known As
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
Awards
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Americana Music Association President's Award, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
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