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Country Joe McDonald

Country Joe McDonald

Actor · born 1 January 1942 · Washington, DC, USA

Joseph Allen "Country Joe" McDonald (January 1, 1942 – March 7, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and film composer, who was the lead singer and co-founder of the 1960s psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish. He wrote some of the group's most well-known songs, including "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" and "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag", the latter a protest song against US involvement in the Vietnam War.

After the group's breakup in 1971, McDonald performed as a solo artist and in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, continued to musically espouse his political views through his original songs.

Where to start: Woodstock (1970).

As actor 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Country Joe McDonald movie?

By viewer score, Woodstock (1970) at 7.6/10.

What are Country Joe McDonald’s most popular movies?

Woodstock, More American Graffiti, Monterey Pop.

How many movies has Country Joe McDonald made?

12 films on TMDB, 12 as actor.

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