Dolly Parton’s Most Memorable Film and TV Roles

Oscar and Emmy winner: how film and TV defined the other Dolly Parton

The iconic singer was also a star of the small and big screens. Unpacking Dolly's greatest and most affecting roles on film and television.

Dolly Parton Was Already an Advocate in Her First Film Role

When Dolly Parton died yesterday at the age of 80, she left behind an incredible legacy. Not only did she create timeless tunes such as “Jolene” and “Islands in the Stream,” and not only did she appear in films like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Steel Magnolias—to say nothing of her countless television […] The post Dolly Parton Was Already an Advocate in Her First Film Role appeared first on Den of Geek.

Dolly Parton’s most memorable film and TV roles

The country singer was also known for her film and TV credits starring opposite Hollywood stars including Jane Fonda, Burt Reynolds and Queen Latifah.

A Look Back at Dolly Parton’s Most Iconic Movie Roles, from ‘9 to 5’ to ‘Steel Magnolias’

In the wake of Dolly Parton’s passing, PEOPLE takes a look back at the movie star’s most iconic big-screen roles, including ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.’

Dolly Parton’s most memorable roles from film and TV

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s standout performances across decades of film and television roles.

'9 to 5,' 'Steel Magnolias' and more. See some of Dolly Parton's memorable Hollywood film roles

Dolly Parton earned nearly every major honor a musician could aspire to during her legendary career as a legendary singer-songwriter, but her influence spread well beyond country music and into the world of Hollywood films. Parton, whose death at age 80 was announced Tuesday by her nephew and head of security Bryan Seaver, made her feature film debut with 1980s “9 to 5” and went on to amass a long list of acting credits. Parton, whose song by th…