JD Souther

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1945-11-02 (79 years old)

Deathday

2024-09-18

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan, USA

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.

Acting

1999

Purgatory

as Brooks / Jesse James

1988

2012

Deadline

as Lucas Harper

1994

My Girl 2

as Jeffrey Pommeroy

1989

Always

as The Singer

2024

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

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