John Doe

American musician and actor, 'Heart of Gold'

John Doe - American musician and actor, 'Heart of Gold'
Born

February 25th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and poet with a career spanning multiple decades. Released iconic albums that include 'Heart of Gold' and 'After the Gold Rush'. Contributed significantly to the folk rock genre. Acted in films including 'The Last Waltz' and 'The Player'. His work has been characterized by emotional depth and lyrical exploration of personal themes.

Released the album 'Heart of Gold'

Performed in 'The Last Waltz'

Acted in 'The Player'

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