Dolly Parton
- country singer
- singer-songwriter
- actor
- guitarist
- banjoist
- autobiographer
- businessperson
- television actor
- multi-instrumentalist
- country musician
- record producer
- voice actor
- film producer
- screenwriter
- composer
- film actor
- recording artist
- singer
- philanthropist
- instrumentalist
- entrepreneur
- Born 1946-01-19
- Died 2026-08-25 (aged 80)
- Nationality United States
- Years active 1959–2026
Biography
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Known for
Filmography
See full filmography- 2006Hannah MontanaSeries
age 60 - 2005Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousMovie
age 59 - 1989Steel MagnoliasMovie
age 43
| Role | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hannah Montana | Series | 60 | |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous | Movie | 59 | |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Movie | 43 |
Career timeline
Award won Role or nomination
1946 age 0
Born1989 age 43
CreditSteel Magnolias2005 age 59
2006 age 60
CreditHannah Montana2026 age 80
Died
Worked with most
Family and influences
Influenced by
Nothing recorded for: Spouse, Partner, Parents, Children, Siblings, Studied under, Taught.
Photos
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Quotes
They didn't understand it and I tried to make them see <br/> That one is only poor only if they choose to be <br/> Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I could be <br> In my coat of many colors that Momma made for me <br/> Made just for me...
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
“My style is my soul and my feelings. I’ll tell the world in my songs what I wouldn’t have told my mother.”
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
Now Momma's done away with the old black kettle she used to cook in when I was just little <br/> And the door ain't sprung on her electric range <br/> That little old farm and home we had it ain't there no more and that's too bad <br/> Folks are doing away with the simple things...
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene<br />I'm begging of you please don't take my man<br />Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene<br />Please don't take him just because you can
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
I think it’s important, if you can, to keep all of your goods close to home where you can control them and know what’s happening with them. **[https://www.biography.com/musicians/dolly-parton](biography, Aug 26, 2026 10:27 AM )
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
You can have your choice of men but I could never love again <br/> He's the only one for me Jolene <br/> I have to have this talk with you <br/> My happiness depends on you and whatever <br/> You decide to do Jolene...
Dolly Parton, CC BY-SA 4.0
TV appearances
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Facts
Personal details
- Nationalities
- United States
- Cause of death
- cancer
- Eye colour
- blue-green
- Hair colour
- blond hair
- Languages
- English
- Years active
- 1959–2026
- Instruments
- voice, guitar, banjo, autoharp
- Voice type
- soprano
- Record labels
- Asylum Records, Columbia Records, Decca, Goldband Records, Mercury Records, Monument Records, RCA, RCA Records Nashville, Rising Tide Records, Sugar Hill Records, Warner Bros. Records
- Genres
- country music, ballad, gospel music, bluegrass music, country pop, pop music, folk music
- Notable works
- All I Can Do, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5
- Education
- Sevier County High School