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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

13

Gender

Male

Birthday

1945-11-02

Day of Death

2024-09-18 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Also Known As

John David Souther

JD Souther

Biography

John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.

Known For

Acting

Purgatory

1999

Purgatory

as

Brooks / Jesse James

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

as

Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

Deadline

2012

Deadline

as

Lucas Harper

My Girl 2

1994

My Girl 2

as

Jeffrey Pommeroy

Always

1989

Always

as

The Singer

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

2024

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

as

Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

Nashville

Nashville

as

Watty White

Production

Crew

Directing