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Jimmy Buffett
ACTOR

Jimmy Buffett

Known for Jurassic World · Hook · Hawaii Five-0

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, author, actor, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday".

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Born
Dec 25, 1946
Died
Sep 1, 2023
Birthplace
Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA
Known For
Acting

Biography

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, author, actor, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday".

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Known For

MOVIEJurassic World
Jurassic WorldPark Visitor (uncredited) · 2015
★ 6.7
MOVIEHook
HookShoe-Stealing Pirate (uncredited) · 1991
★ 6.8
TVHawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0Frank Bama · 2010
★ 7.7
TVBlue Bloods
Blue BloodsJimmy Buffett / Dickie Delaney · 2010
★ 7.8
MOVIECongo
Congo727 Pilot · 1995
★ 5.6
TVSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1975
★ 6.9
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest · 2014
★ 5.8
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 2003
★ 5.6

Filmography

Movies

Tarpon
1973
Rancho DeluxeSelf
1975
Rancho DeluxeOriginal Music Composer
1975
FMSelf
1978
I Love LibertySelf
1982
Repo ManAdditional Blond Agent
1984
Jimmy Buffett: Live by the BayHimself
1986
HookShoe-Stealing Pirate (uncredited)
1991
The Neville Brothers: Tell It Like It Is
1991
Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
1991
FernGully: The Last RainforestSongs
1992
CobbThe Armless Guy
1994
Congo727 Pilot
1995
Music for MontserratSelf
1997
Brian Wilson’s ImaginationSelf
1998
Hemingway: Winner Take NothingSelf
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Self
1998
Jimmy Buffett: Tales from MargaritaVisionHimself
2000
Alan Jackson: Greatest Hits Volume II Disc 1Himself
2003
JB
Jimmy Buffett: Mini Matinee #1Self
2003
Jimmy Buffett: Live at Fenway ParkHimself
2005
Jimmy Buffett: Live in HawaiiHimself
2005
HootMr. Ryan
2006
HootProducer
2006
Jimmy Buffett: Live at Wrigley Field Double HeaderSelf
2006
JB
Jimmy Buffett: Live in AnguillaSelf
2007
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007Self
2007
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV SpecialSelf
2007
Scenes You Know by HeartSelf
2009
Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf CoastHimself
2010
OK Buckaroos
2010
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce HamptonSelf
2012
Jimmy Buffett: Welcome to Fin City Live in Las Vegas 2011Self
2012
Jurassic WorldPark Visitor (uncredited)
2015
Parrot HeadsHimself
2017
Billionaire Boys ClubPolice Captain
2018
The Beach BumHimself
2019
Jimmy Buffett: Songs From The Far Side Of The WorldHimself
2020
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll PresidentSelf
2020
Under the VolcanoSelf
2021
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans StorySelf
2022
All That Is Sacred
2023

Television

TodaySelf · 1 eps
1952
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 1 eps
1962
Austin City LimitsSelf · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1975
FridaysSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1980
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 eps
1992
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest · 1 eps
1993
Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1993
WA
Where Are They Now?Self · 1 eps
1999
CMT CrossroadsSelf · 1 eps
2002
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 1 eps
2003
CMT Insider1 eps
2004
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2009
Blue BloodsJimmy Buffett / Dickie Delaney · 1 eps
2010
Hawaii Five-0Frank Bama · 7 eps
2010
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2014

Photos

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