Singer, songwriter, musician, country music icon and global sensation. Dolly Parton was all this and so much more.

But outside of her extensive and brilliant music career, she was also a talented actress. One who starred in classics such as Steel Magnolia’s and Unlikely Angel, as well as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Rhinestone.

Her movie career began in 1980, playing co-lead in the superb 9 to 5. But this was just the beginning, and from here she really flourished on film, either taking on quirky characters or by playing herself. 

If you’re not familiar with the movies of Dolly Parton, take a look at the pictures she left behind.

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1980s

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As noted above, Dolly Parton began her movie career as Doralee Rhodes in 1980’s 9 to 5. Not only was this a great film, which offered Parton a great part, but she also provided the title song, which would go on to become one of her biggest hits.

From 9 to 5 she teamed up with Burt Reynolds for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, before going on to appear as Truvy Jones in the beloved tearjerker, Steel Magnolia’s. Here she starred alongside a cast which included Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine, and Daryl Hannah.

Dolly Parton’s movies during the 1980s included:

  • 9 to 5 (1980)
  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
  • Rhinestone (1984)
  • Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984)*
  • A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)
  • Steel Magnolia’s (1989)

*As herself 

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1990s

Into the 1990s, and Dolly Parton began the decade in Wild Texas, before starring in Straight Talk. She then played herself in a number of films, including the 1993 comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies, before starring as Ruby Diamond in Unlikely Angel. 

Dolly Parton’s movies during the 1990s included:

  • Wild Texas Wind (1991)
  • Straight Talk (1992)
  • The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)*
  • Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)*
  • Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995)*
  • Unlikely Angel (1996)
  • Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (1997)*
  • Blue Valley Songbird (1999)

*As herself 

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2000s

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Just a couple of movies in the 2000s, including 2002’s Frank McKlusky, C.I., where she took on the role of Edith McKlusky.

Dolly Parton’s movies during the 2000s included:

  • Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
  • Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)*

*As herself 

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2010s

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Onto the 2010s, and Dolly voiced Dolly Gnome in the animated musical, Gnomeo and Juliet, before going on to play G.G. Sparrow in Joyful Noise. A number of Dolly projects followed, including Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love and Christmas at Dollywood.

Dolly Parton’s movies during the 2010s included:

  • Gnomeo and Juliet (2011)**
  • The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011)* **
  • Joyful Noise (2012)
  • Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol (2013)
  • A Country Christmas Story (2013)*
  • Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (2015)**
  • Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016)
  • Christmas at Dollywood (2019)*

*As herself

**Voice roll

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2020s

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And finally, into the 2020s and Dolly Parton appeared in two movies. The films included:

  • Christmas on the Square (2020)
  • Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (2022)*

*As herself

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