Billy Joe Shaver is an American actor best known for playing Songwriter/Artist for the album Old Five and Dimers Like Me.
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Best Known For:The album Old Five and Dimers Like Me
Breakthrough:Writing the majority of Waylon Jennings' album Honky Tonk Heroes in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Billy Joe Shaver
- Full Name: Billy Joe Shaver
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Old Five and Dimers Like Me
- Date of Birth: August 16, 1939
- Age: 87 years old
- Place of Birth: Corsicana, Texas
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Brenda Joyce Tindell
- Children: John Edwin Shaver
Billy Joe Shaver Age
Billy Joe Shaver is about 87 years old as of 2026. Billy Joe Shaver was born in 1939.
Rise to Fame
Billy Joe Shaver rose to prominence for his role for the album Old Five and Dimers Like Me.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Apostle, Old Five and Dimers Like Me, and Honky Tonk Heroes.
Film
- Film: The Apostle (Actor, 1997) — Played the role of AJ
- Work: Old Five and Dimers Like Me (Songwriter/Artist, 1973) — Debut album
- Work: Honky Tonk Heroes (Songwriter, 1973) — Waylon Jennings album featuring Shaver's songs
Awards & Achievements
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting — Americana Music Association — Songwriting excellence
Billy Joe Shaver Family & Relationships
Billy Joe Shaver is widowed. He has 1 child, John Edwin Shaver.
- Father: Victory Shaver
- Mother: Victory Lydia Shaver
- Siblings:
- Patricia Shaver
- Children:
- John Edwin Shaver (1962)
Lesser Known Facts
- Shaver lost parts of two fingers on his right hand in a sawmill accident.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Billy Joe Shaver
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 16, 1939
- Age: 87
- Birthday: August 16
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Corsicana, Texas
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Victory Shaver
- Mother: Victory Lydia Shaver
- Siblings: Patricia Shaver
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Brenda Joyce Tindell
- Children: John Edwin Shaver
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Brenda Joyce Tindell (Spouse • Wife (married three times))
- John Edwin Shaver (Child • Son and musical collaborator)
- Waylon Jennings (Collaborator • Recorded Honky Tonk Heroes album)
