Photograph, Glen Campbell
Object number2013.011.01
Date1969
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA photograph of Billstown, Arkansas native Glen Campbell.A photograph of Billstown (Pike County), Arkansas native Glen Campbell. The black and white photograph features Campbell wearing a collared shirt and jacket, smiling, and looking out of the frame to the right. The image is a film still from "True Grit", a 1969 Paramount Picture production.
Glen Campbell (1936- ) was born in Billstown, near Delight, in Pike County, Arkansas. He is a country music singer, television host, and actor. Campbell left Arkansas as a teenager to pursue a career in music. He appeared in 14 films and TV series. He is best known as an actor for his role in the 1969 movie "True Grit" and as the host of the TV variety show “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour" (1969-1971). "True Grit" co-star John Wayne is said to have handpicked Campbell for the role. Campbell was nominated for two Golden Globes for his performances in “True Grit” and “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour.”
Status
Not on view
