Buck Owens

Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), known professionally as Buck Owens, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and band leader. He was the lead singer for Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, which had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart.

He pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound, named in honor of Bakersfield, California, Owens's adopted home and the city from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call "American music".

Buck Owens is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 (2005), ChalkZone (2002), Hee Haw (1969), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), Dinah! (1974), Kraft Music Hall (1958), The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969).

The recorded credits span 1934 to 2007, including 14 movies and 13 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.