Biography
James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, author, actor, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday".
Awards & recognition
- honorary doctor of the University of Miami · 2015
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Filmography29 titles
Jimmy Buffett: Welcome to Fin City Live in Las Vegas 2011
CMT Crossroads
Blue Bloods
Hawaii Five-0
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
Under the Volcano
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Saturday Night Live
Parrot Heads
Hook
Jurassic World
Repo Man
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Austin City Limits
Fridays
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Beach Bum
Billionaire Boys Club
Hoot
Cobb
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Congo
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
Rancho Deluxe
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Scenes You Know by Heart
Tarpon