Marty Robbins

Acting

Marty Robbins

Born September 26, 1925 · Glendale, AZ, USA

Died December 8, 1982 · aged 57

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and NASCAR racing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers for most of his nearly four-decade career, which spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s. He was also an early outlaw country p…

Known For

The Hanging TreeThe Hanging Tree · 1959
The Hanging Tree
6.71959
MovieWestern
Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.
Honkytonk ManHonkytonk Man · 1982
Honkytonk Man
6.41982
MovieDramaMusic
During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.
Road to NashvilleRoad to Nashville · 1966
Road to Nashville
6.51966
MovieMusic
A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent to appear. A host of then-current country stars perform their hits.
The Badge of Marshal BrennanThe Badge of Marshal Brennan · 1957
The Badge of Marshal Brennan
6.51957
MovieWestern
Jim Davis is a man on the run. He comes across the body of a dead man wearing the badge of a marshal. He buries the body and takes the badge and rides on. At the next town, he is mistaken for the dead man, a legendary marshal named Brennan. The town sent for Marshal Brennan because they were facing a crisis that includes among other things an epidemic. The Stranger decides to stay as a way of hiding from the men chasing him. What he does not realize is that when he takes on the Badge of Marshal Brennan, he takes on the responsibilities of Marshal Brennan.
Country Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest TubbCountry Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb · 1992
Country Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb
1992
MovieMusic
Live in 1954 and 1956, Robbins plays 12 songs including "Time Goes By," "I Can't Quit" and more. Tubb plays 14 songs including "So Many Times," "Try Me Once More" and others.
Hell on WheelsHell on Wheels · 1967
Hell on Wheels
4.41967
MovieDramaAction
Two brothers, one a popular race car driver that all the women love and the other a brilliant mechanic who makes the winning possible, become enemies when one messes with the other's girlfriend
Raiders of Old CaliforniaRaiders of Old California · 1957
Raiders of Old California
5.41957
MovieDramaWestern
A villainous cavalry officer is trying to force the owner of a hacienda to give him his land when a courageous settler comes to the rescue.
Big IronBig Iron · 2023
Big Iron
2023
MovieWestern
To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day... An Arizona Ranger travels to the tiny town of Agua Fria to locate the deadly outlaw Texas Red. This western short film is inspired by the classic Marty Robbins song, “Big Iron.”

Movies

The Hanging TreeThe Hanging Tree · 1959
The Hanging Tree
6.71959
MovieWestern
Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.
Honkytonk ManHonkytonk Man · 1982
Honkytonk Man
6.41982
MovieDramaMusic
During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.
Road to NashvilleRoad to Nashville · 1966
Road to Nashville
6.51966
MovieMusic
A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent to appear. A host of then-current country stars perform their hits.
The Badge of Marshal BrennanThe Badge of Marshal Brennan · 1957
The Badge of Marshal Brennan
6.51957
MovieWestern
Jim Davis is a man on the run. He comes across the body of a dead man wearing the badge of a marshal. He buries the body and takes the badge and rides on. At the next town, he is mistaken for the dead man, a legendary marshal named Brennan. The town sent for Marshal Brennan because they were facing a crisis that includes among other things an epidemic. The Stranger decides to stay as a way of hiding from the men chasing him. What he does not realize is that when he takes on the Badge of Marshal Brennan, he takes on the responsibilities of Marshal Brennan.
Country Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest TubbCountry Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb · 1992
Country Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb
1992
MovieMusic
Live in 1954 and 1956, Robbins plays 12 songs including "Time Goes By," "I Can't Quit" and more. Tubb plays 14 songs including "So Many Times," "Try Me Once More" and others.
Hell on WheelsHell on Wheels · 1967
Hell on Wheels
4.41967
MovieDramaAction
Two brothers, one a popular race car driver that all the women love and the other a brilliant mechanic who makes the winning possible, become enemies when one messes with the other's girlfriend
Raiders of Old CaliforniaRaiders of Old California · 1957
Raiders of Old California
5.41957
MovieDramaWestern
A villainous cavalry officer is trying to force the owner of a hacienda to give him his land when a courageous settler comes to the rescue.
Big IronBig Iron · 2023
Big Iron
2023
MovieWestern
To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day... An Arizona Ranger travels to the tiny town of Agua Fria to locate the deadly outlaw Texas Red. This western short film is inspired by the classic Marty Robbins song, “Big Iron.”
Country MusicCountry Music · 1972
Country Music
1972
Movie
Documentary produced by Marty Robbins.
Buffalo GunBuffalo Gun · 1961
Buffalo Gun
9.01961
MovieWestern
In this western, the Indians claim that their government rations are being stolen and they threaten to fight back. A pair of agents look into it and bring the culprits to justice.
Guns of a StrangerGuns of a Stranger · 1973
Guns of a Stranger
5.31973
MovieMusicWestern
Forced to kill a young Abilene gunman in the line of duty, Sheriff Matthew Roberts, torn by anguish takes off his badge and leaves Kansas. Roberts becomes known as 'The Drifter', wandering restlessly through the west. In Arizona, he aids elderly rancher, Tom Duncan, Tom's granddaughter, Virginia and kid-brother Danny in their fight to save their small ranch from a crooked banker and his gang of outlaws.
Marty Robbins: At Town Hall PartyMarty Robbins: At Town Hall Party · 2003
Marty Robbins: At Town Hall Party
2003
MovieMusic
Influential country music legend Marty Robbins takes the stage of the popular "Town Hall Party" TV series, singing a sample of the many hit songs and beloved fan favorites that made him one of the most popular artists of his time. In addition to his performance of songs such as "I Can't Quit" and "The Story of My Life," Robbins speaks openly about his creative process and influences in a candid interview with host Johnny Bond
The Ballad of a GunfighterThe Ballad of a Gunfighter · 1964
The Ballad of a Gunfighter
5.01964
MovieWestern
A former Confederate robs stagecoaches to be able to give money to the local poor people. He soon runs into a gang of robbers who don't have the same good intentions he does.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
Movie
Opry Video Classics : LegendsOpry Video Classics : Legends · 2007
Opry Video Classics : Legends
10.02007
MovieMusic
The biggest names in country music appear in this compilation of 15 performances from Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry, featuring Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Dolly Parton and more. Spanning country's golden age from the 1950s to the '70s, the classic collection includes Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter," Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'" and an early appearance by Willie Nelson sporting short hair. Cast:Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Faron Young, Ray Price, Statler Brothers, Ernest Tubb Genres:Music & Musicals, Classic Country & Western, Country & Western/Folk
From Nashville With MusicFrom Nashville With Music · 1969
From Nashville With Music
9.01969
MovieDramaMusic
From Nashville With Music is another slim plot that gives an excuse for Nashville country stars to perform. The stars are Leo G. Carroll, Marilyn Maxwell, Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Marty Robbins (singing "El Paso"), Buddy Allen, Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Cousin Jody, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Charley Pride, Susan Raye, Carl Smith, Wynn Stewart and Tammy Wynette. (from http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20070511/SPECIAL0907/705110501/1969-Movie-From-Nashville-Music)
Tennessee JamboreeTennessee Jamboree · 1964
Tennessee Jamboree
1964
MovieMusic
Starring Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, and Marty Robbins along with appearances by Ray Price, June Carter, and Ernest Tubb (and many more!), this film takes you back to the country music of 1960's Nashville. Don't miss these country legends perform classic country and western tunes.
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 2Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 2 · 2005
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 2
8.02005
Movie
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. 2 offers a "best of" the 1981, 1982 and 1983 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include Lester "Roadhog" Moran & the Cadillac Cowboys, Roy Clark, Tammy Wynette, Alabama, the Oak Ridge Boys, Terri Gibbs, Marty Robbins, Barbara Mandrell, Conway Twitty, The Statler Brothers, T.G. Sheppard, Boxcar Willie, Janie Fricke, Ricky Skaggs and Lee Greenwoood.

TV Shows

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Dinah!Dinah! · 1974
Dinah!
7.01974
Series
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
The Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen Show · 1956
The Steve Allen Show
6.21956
SeriesComedy
The Johnny Cash ShowThe Johnny Cash Show · 1969
The Johnny Cash Show
6.51969
Series
The Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971 on ABC; it was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show reached No. 17 in the Nielsen ratings in 1970. Cash opened each show, and its regulars included members of his touring troupe, June Carter Cash and the Carter Family, The Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and The Tennessee Three, with Australian-born musical director-arranger-conductor Bill Walker. The Statler Brothers performed brief comic interludes. It featured many folk-country musicians, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, James Taylor and Tammy Wynette. It also featured other musicians such as jazz great Louis Armstrong, who died eight months after appearing on the show.
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersBarbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters · 1980
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
6.01980
SeriesComedy
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters is an American variety show hosted by Barbara, Louise, and Irlene Mandrell that aired on NBC for two season in 1980.
Austin City Limits: CountryAustin City Limits: Country · 2001
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
SeriesDocumentary
Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.