Glen Campbell

Birth Name:

Glen Travis Campbell

Birth Place:

Delight, Arkansas, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

In 1970, he placed third in the Laurel Awards category for Male New Face
Was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005
Won the 1970 Bronze Wrangler Award for Theatrical Motion Picture
Got his start as a musician in his uncle's band, Dick Bills and the Sandia Mountain Boys
In 1965, he filled in for Brian Wilson on tour with The Beach Boys
Played guitar on the Shelley Fabares song "Johnny Angel․"
Played guitar on the soundtrack to the film "Viva Las Vegas․"

1970Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Male:Nominated
1970Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1970Golden Laurel - Male New Face:Nominated
1970Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
2015Oscar - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song:Nominated
2015GAFCA Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
2015Grammy - Best Song Written for Visual Media:Nominated
2015HFCS Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
2015Satellite Award - Best Original Song:Nominated

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