Mel Tillis

Known for Acting

8/8/1932

Tampa, Florida, USA

Biography

Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 – November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter.

Known For (32 credits)

Movie

Ghosts of Tennessee

2011

Take a spooky trip with Debbie Rochon and Sebrina Siegel into Tennessee's bloody and violent haunted history, from Civil War skirmishes to entertainment-industry tragedies. Through tales of spectral encounters, meet The Bell Witch, Old Green Eyes, The Lady In White, and more. Based on the best-selling book "Tennessee Ghosts" by Jim O'Rear and featuring special appearances from country music legends such as Mel Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, and Little Jimmy Dickens.

5.0

Movie

Beer for My Horses

2008

"Beer for My Horses" tells the story of two best friends that work together as deputies in a small town. The two defy the Sheriff and head off on an outrageous road trip to save the protagonist's girlfriend from drug lord kidnappers.

6.0

Movie

Huntin' Buddies

2008

Country legend Mel Tillis, "Green Acres" alum Tom Lester and silly man supreme Tim Conway provide a crash course in how not to hunt in this hilarious send up of the sporting life that lands the trio in the great outdoors. When good old boys Tillis and Lester enter a "Huntin' Buddies" contest, they leave a trail of chaos and destruction in their wake. Enter game warden Conway, and things go from bad to worse in the guys' backwoods misadventure.

8.0

Movie

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3

2005

Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances. These awards were not decided by a secretive committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 offers a "best of" the 1984, 1985 and 1986 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include The Statler Brothers, Larry Gatlin, Sylvia, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, The Judds, Marie Osmond & Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Ricky Skaggs, Jim Varney and Reba McEntire.

8.0

Movie

Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 1

2005

Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances. These awards were not decided by a secretive, politically motivated committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 1 offers a "best of" the 1978 and 1979 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include Mel Tillis, Tom T. Hall, Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius, Archie Campbell, The Kendalls, The Statler Brothers, The Gatlin Brothers, Barbara Mandrell, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley, Mickey Gilley, Loretta Lynn, Eddie Rabbitt, Conway Twitty, Jerry Clower, and Dave & Sugar.

3.7

Movie

Bandit: Bandit Goes Country

1994

Bandit returns home for a family reunion. Mel Tillis, forced to make an emergency landing when his plane malfunctions, joins in on the fun

Movie

The Real Patsy Cline

1989

The complete, true story of Patsy Cline's brilliant rise to stardom and her tragic death at the pinnacle of her career. This unique video biography features rare and classic performances; Patsy's hit songs, such as Crazy, I Fall To Pieces and more.

4.3

Movie

Uphill All the Way

1986

Two unemployed good ol' boys are mistaken for a pair of notorious bank robbers.

5.4

Movie

Cannonball Run II

1984

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

6.0

Movie

Country Gold

1982

An aging country singer becomes irritated with the success of a popular young country singer. However, she is not yet ready to become yesterday's news.

4.3

Entertainment Tonight

1981

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.

6.1

Movie

The Cannonball Run

1981

A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.