Karl Farr was an American actor who is best known for Sons of the Pioneers, Heldorado, and Hit Parade of 1947.
Personal and Family Life
Karl Farr was born on April 25, 1909, in Rochelle, Texas. He was married to May Barksdale, and they had one child together. His brother, Hugh Farr, was also a member of the Sons of the Pioneers.
Career
Karl Farr was a prominent member of the musical group Sons of the Pioneers, known for their contributions to country music and western films. He performed in several films during the 1930s and 1940s, gaining recognition for his musical talents. Farr was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980 as part of the Sons of the Pioneers and later into the Hall of Great Western Performers in 1995.
Death and Legacy
Karl Farr passed away on September 20, 1961, in West Springfield, Massachusetts, due to a heart attack. He had just performed on stage and collapsed while trying to fix a broken string on his guitar. His contributions to music and film continue to be celebrated today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Saga of Windwagon Smith | 1961-03-16 | Band Member |
| Slightly Static | 1935-09-07 | Member of Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited) |
| Bullets for Rustlers | 1940-03-05 | Karl – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Texas Stagecoach | 1940-05-23 | Karl – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Thundering Frontier | 1940-12-05 | Musician (uncredited) |
| Song of the Saddle | 1936-02-28 | Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| California Mail | 1936-11-14 | Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| Rhythm on the Range | 1936-07-01 | Karl – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Sons of the Pioneers | 1942-07-02 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Red River Valley | 1941-12-12 | Karl – Member Sons of the Pioneers |
| Man from Cheyenne | 1942-01-16 | Ranch Hand Karl Farr |
| South of Santa Fe | 1942-02-17 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Sunset on the Desert | 1942-04-01 | Karl – Member of the Pioneers |
| Romance on the Range | 1942-05-18 | Guitar Playing Ranch Hand |
| Sunset Serenade | 1942-09-14 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Heart of the Golden West | 1942-11-16 | Fiddle Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Ridin’ Down the Canyon | 1942-12-30 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Call of the Canyon | 1942-08-17 | Sons of the Pioneers Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| Silver Spurs | 1943-08-12 | Guitar Player, Sons of the Pioneers |
| Man from Music Mountain | 1943-10-30 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| King of the Cowboys | 1943-04-09 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers |
| Idaho | 1943-03-10 | Son of the Pioneers |
| Song of Texas | 1943-06-14 | Guitar Player, Sons of the Pioneers |
| Under Nevada Skies | 1946-08-26 | Guitar Player |
| The Man from Sundown | 1939-07-14 | Guitar Player (as Sons of the Pioneers) |
| Night Time in Nevada | 1948-09-05 | |
| Apache Rose | 1947-02-15 | Guitar Player – Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited) |
| Rio Grande | 1950-11-15 | Regimental Singer (uncredited) |