1. The Unholy Rollers (1972): Waylon Jennings made his film debut in this 1972 cult classic. He played the role of a small-town preacher who leads his congregation into a life of crime and debauchery.
2. Nashville Rebel (1966): Jennings starred in this musical drama as himself, a country singer trying to make it in the music industry. The film features several of his hit songs, including "Nashville Rebel."
3. Smokey and the Bandit (1977): Jennings played the memorable role of "Snowman," a truck driver and friend to the film's protagonist, Bandit (played by Burt Reynolds). The movie was a box office success and is now considered a classic of the car chase genre.
4. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985): Jennings' association with the popular TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" is arguably his most iconic acting role. He provided the theme song, "Good Ol' Boys," and appeared as the Balladeer, narrating the show's action-packed episodes.
5. Stagecoach (1986): Jennings played the character of "Curly Wilcox" in this remake of the classic Western film from 1939. The movie also starred Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash, collectively known as The Highwaymen.
In addition to these films, Waylon Jennings made several guest appearances on TV shows throughout his career, including "Miami Vice," "The Fall Guy," and "Walker, Texas Ranger." His acting roles showcased his charisma and versatility beyond his musical talents.