Mel Tillis

Biography

Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 – November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter.

Known For

The Cannonball Run

as Mel

Every Which Way but Loose

as Self (uncredited)

Cannonball Run II

as Mel

The Dukes of Hazzard

as Burl Tolliver

Smokey and the Bandit II

as Fairgrounds Owner

The Villain

as Telegraph Agent

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Beer for My Horses

as Bob the Plumber

Entertainment Tonight

as Self

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

as Good Ole Boy #2