Woody Guthrie

January 10, 2024
Folk Singer

Quick Facts

Woody Guthrie
Full Name Woody Guthrie
Occupation Folk Singer
Date Of Birth Jul 14, 1912(1912-07-14)
Age 112
Date Of Death 1967-10-03
Birthplace Okemah
Country United States
Birth City Oklahoma
Horoscope Cancer

Woody Guthrie Biography

Name Woody Guthrie
Birthday Jul 14
Birth Year 1912
Place Of Birth Okemah
Home Town Oklahoma
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer
Siblings Roy Guthrie, Clara Guthrie
Spouse Anneke van Kirk , Marjorie Guthrie , Mary Guthrie
Children(s) Arlo Guthrie, Nora Guthrie, Lorinna Lynn Guthrie, Bill Guthrie, Joady Guthrie, Cathy Guthrie, Gwen Guthrie, Sue Guthrie

Woody Guthrie is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on July 14, 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma, United States. Influential folk singer , best famous for his hit track “This Land Is Your Land.” He was an Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee at the time of his induction in 1988.

Bob Dylan worshipped Guthrie and visited him often during his final years. worshipped Guthrie and often visited him in his last years.

He got married Mary Jennings on October 28 in 1933. He then married Marjorie Greenblatt Mazia on November 13 1945, and finally Anneke Van Kirk the 2nd of December 1953. He had eight children.

Woody Guthrie Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Folk Singer
House Living in own house.

Woody Guthrie is one of the richest Folk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Woody Guthrie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A fire destroyed his house that killed his sister, as well as severely injured his father. He then performed as part of The Almanac Singers.

He recorded a myriad of songs throughout his lifetime and included “Talking Merchant Marine” and “Cocaine Blues.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 7 in

Woody Guthrie height 5 ft 7 in Woody weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Woody Guthrie Dating?

According to our records, Woody Guthrie married to Anneke van Kirk , Marjorie Guthrie , Mary Guthrie. As of December 1, 2023, Woody Guthrie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Woody Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Woody Guthrie celebrates birthday on July 14 of every year.

What is Woody Guthrie's disease?

Woody Guthrie was an American songwriter, musician, writer, and political activist who died with Huntington disease (HD) in 1967 at age 55.

Did Bob Dylan actually meet Woody Guthrie?

On January 29th, 1961, five days after arriving in New York, Bob Dylan went to meet Woody Guthrie for the first time.

Why is Woody Guthrie important?

A poet of the people, Guthrie wrote some of America’s most important songs, including “This Land Is Your Land.” He penned ballads that captured the heart of hard economic times and war. While Guthrie left a lasting mark on music, culture and politics, he struggled with family poverty, tragedies and personal demons.

Who is Woody Guthrie and what did he create?

Who Is Woody Guthrie? Most people know Woody as the artist who wrote “This Land is Your Land,” but for those who look to him as an influence on art and activism, he is so much more. He wrote more than 3,000 songs in his lifetime — although relatively few were ever recorded — and he was a highly skilled visual artist.

What famous person has Huntington's disease?

Woody Guthrie was an American songwriter, musician, writer, and political activist who died with Huntington disease (HD) in 1967 at age 55.

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