Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music.
She is one of the most successful female country artists, garnering the title of "The Queen of Country Music," with 25 number-one singles. and a record forty-one top-10 country albums. She has the distinction of having performed on a top-five country hit in each of the last five decades and is tied with Reba McEntire as the only country artists with No. 1 singles in four consecutive decades.
She is known for her distinctive soprano, sometimes bawdy humor, flamboyant style of dress and voluptuous figure.
Known For
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
(2005)
Dolly Parton
Steel Magnolias
(1989)
Truvy Jones
Gnomeo & Juliet
(2011)
Dolly Gnome (voice)
Nine to Five
(1980)
Doralee Rhodes
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Dolly Parton
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(1982)
Mona Stangley
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Joyful Noise
(2012)
G.G. Sparrow
Straight Talk
(1992)
Shirlee Kenyon
Rhinestone
(1984)
Jake Ferris
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Angel
Jackie's Back!
(1999)
Dolly Parton
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(1986)
Lorna Davis
Inequality for All
(2013)
Doralee Rhodes (archive footage)
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
(2019)
Self
June
(2023)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
Cher... special
(1978)
Dolly Parton
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979
(1979)
Self
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
(1979)
Self / Trudy
Nine to Five
(1980)
Doralee Rhodes
Lily: Sold Out
(1981)
Dolly Parton
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
(1981)
Self
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(1982)
Mona Stangley
Dolly in Concert
(1983)
Self
Rhinestone
(1984)
Jake Ferris
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
(1984)
Self
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - Real Love
(1985)
Self
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(1986)
Lorna Davis
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
(1986)
Self
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show
(1988)
Self
Steel Magnolias
(1989)
Truvy Jones
Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong
(1989)
Self
Home for Christmas
(1990)
Self
Wild Texas Wind
(1991)
Thiola Rayfield
Straight Talk
(1992)
Shirlee Kenyon
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Dolly Parton
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
(1993)
Self
The Women of Country
(1993)
Self (archive footage)
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
(1995)
Dolly Parton
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
(1995)
Dolly Parton
Unlikely Angel
(1996)
Ruby Diamond
Dolly Parton: Treasures
(1996)
Self
Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating
(1996)
Self
Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story
(1997)
Dolly Parton
Blue Valley Songbird
(1999)
Leanna Taylor
Jackie's Back!
(1999)
Dolly Parton
Graham Goes to Dollywood
(2001)
Self
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
(2002)
Edith McKlusky
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
(2002)
Norah Jones and The Handsome Band: Live in 2004
(2004)
Self - Special Guest
Dolly Parton: Live & Well
(2004)
Self
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began
(2005)
self
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
(2005)
Dolly Parton
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Duets
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics : Legends
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
(2007)
Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
The Book Lady
(2008)
Self
The World According to Miley Cyrus
(2009)
Self
Dolly: Live from London
(2009)
Self
Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special
(2009)
Self
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
(2009)
Self - Performer (archive footage)
Gnomeo & Juliet
(2011)
Dolly Gnome (voice)
Hollywood to Dollywood
(2011)
Self
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
(2011)
Dolly Parton (voice)
Joyful Noise
(2012)
G.G. Sparrow
A Country Christmas Story
(2013)
Dolly Parton
Inequality for All
(2013)
Doralee Rhodes (archive footage)
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
(2013)
Self
Queens Of Nashville
(2013)
Self
Dolly Parton at Glastonbury
(2014)
Self
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
(2015)
Self - Narrator
Dolly Parton: Queen of Country
(2015)
Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
(2016)
The Painted Lady
A Pentatonix Christmas Special
(2016)
Self - Special Appearance
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou
(2016)
Self
All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration
(2017)
Self
The Year in Memoriam
(2017)
Self
Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music
(2017)
Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
(2018)
Self
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
(2019)
Self
Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5
(2019)
Dolly Parton
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
(2019)
Self
Christmas at Dollywood
(2019)
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
(2019)
Self
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
(2019)
Self
Harlem to Hollywood
(2019)
Self
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Angel
A Holly Dolly Christmas
(2020)
Self - Host / Performer
The Library That Dolly Built
(2020)
Self
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
(2021)
Self
Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Ellas y Su Música
(2021)
Self - Performer
Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival
(2021)
Self
Country Legends: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner & Friends
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler
(2021)
Self
Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler
(2021)
Still Working 9 to 5
(2022)
Self
Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
(2022)
Self
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
(2022)
Dolly Parton
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(2022)
Self - Inductee
Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn
(2022)
Self
Dolly Parton at the BBC
(2022)
Self
Movie Themes at the BBC
(2023)
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
(2023)
Self - Guest
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
(2023)
Self
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
(2023)
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
(2023)
Self
June
(2023)
Self
Christmas at Graceland
(2023)
Self
ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton
(2023)
Music Genres. Voices of the World
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
(2023)
Self
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
(2024)
Sound
Nine to Five
(1980)
Theme Song Performance
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(1982)
Songs
Rhinestone
(1984)
Original Music Composer and Music Supervisor
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(1986)
Songs
Wild Texas Wind
(1991)
Vocals and Music Supervisor
Straight Talk
(1992)
Music and Songs
Unlikely Angel
(1996)
Songs
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Music
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
(2023)
Music
Writing
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
(1986)
Story
Wild Texas Wind
(1991)
Story
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Musical
Production
Home for Christmas
(1990)
Executive Producer
Wild Texas Wind
(1991)
Executive Producer
Unlikely Angel
(1996)
Executive Producer
Blue Valley Songbird
(1999)
Executive Producer
Dolly: Live from London
(2009)
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
(2015)
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
(2016)
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
(2019)
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Executive Producer
A Holly Dolly Christmas
(2020)
Executive Producer
Crew