6.2
Movie
Acting
JD Souther
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Credits
- 15 titles
Biography
John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.
Signature work
Known For
6.2
Movie
6.1
Movie
My Girl 2
6.6
Movie
Postcards from the Edge
6.6
TV
Nashville
7.2
Movie
Purgatory
7.7
Movie
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
4.4
Movie
Deadline
2.5
Movie
How to Make the Cruelest Month
6.7
Movie
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
7.0
Movie
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
Acting credits 15
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill Film | Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter |
| 2020 | Laurel Canyon TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2017 | Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 Film | Self |
| 2014 | ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 Film | Self |
| 2013 | History of the Eagles TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2012 | Nashville TV | Watty White (21 ep) |
| 2012 | Deadline Film | Lucas Harper |
| 2002 | The Pennsylvania Miners' Story Film | Dennis 'Harpo' Hall |
| 1999 | Purgatory Film | Brooks / Jesse James |
| 1998 | How to Make the Cruelest Month Film | Uncle Jerry |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 Film | Jeffrey Pommeroy |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Film | Ted |
| 1989 | Always Film | The Singer |
| 1988 | Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Film | Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar |
| 1975 | Austin City Limits TV | Self (1 ep) |