Roy Acuff was an American actor who is best known for Night Train to Memphis, Home in San Antone, and Smoky Mountain Melody. Born on September 15, 1903, in Maynardville, Tennessee, he gained fame as a leading figure in country music and appeared in various films throughout his career. He was married to Mildred Louise Douglas and passed away on November 23, 1992, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Personal and Family Life
Roy Acuff married Mildred Louise Douglas on December 25, 1936, and they had two children together. His brother, Eddie Acuff, was also involved in the entertainment industry. Acuff’s family life was important to him, and he often spoke about the values instilled by his upbringing in Tennessee.
Death and Legacy
Roy Acuff died on November 23, 1992, due to congestive heart failure. He is remembered as the “King of Country Music” and left a significant impact on the genre. His contributions to country music and film continue to influence artists today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Cowboys | 1979-10-17 | Self |
| Sing, Neighbor, Sing | 1944-08-12 | Roy Acuff |
| Night Train to Memphis | 1946-07-12 | Roy Acuff |
| O, My Darling Clementine | 1943-12-31 | Sheriff Roy Acuff |
| Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music | 1993-05-31 | Self |
| Cowboy Canteen | 1944-02-09 | Roy Acuff |
| Grand Ole Opry | 1940-06-25 | Roy Acuff |
| Smoky Mountain Melody | 1948-12-16 | Roy Acuff |
| Coal Miner’s Daughter | 1980-03-07 | Roy Acuff (uncredited) |
| Home in San Antone | 1949-04-14 | Roy Acuff aka Jack Jones |
| Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly | 2001-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Uncle Dave Macon | 1980-01-01 | |
| Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues | 2004-06-23 | Self (archive footage) |
| Opry Video Classics: Pioneers | 2007-11-21 | Self (archive footage) |
| Bluegrass Country Soul | 1972-07-01 | Self |
| Hank Williams: Kate Smith TV Shows | 1952-01-01 | |
| Country’s Family Reunion 2: Volume Three | 2015-05-15 | Self |
| Hee Haw | 1969-06-15 | |
| The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | 1956-10-05 | Self |
| The Johnny Cash Show | 1969-06-07 | Self |
| The Kennedy Center Honors | 1978-12-28 | Self |
| The Nashville Palace | 1981-10-24 | |
| Country Music | 2019-09-15 | Himself (archive footage) |