Brownie McGhee
Biography
Brownie McGhee works in acting. Born November 30, 1915 in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Matlock (1986) as Brownie McGhee
- Family Ties (1982) as Eddie Dupre
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Angel Heart (1987) as Toots Sweet
- The Jerk (1979) as Blues Singer
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 (2003) as Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
- The Strolling '20s (1966) as Self
- Acoustic Routes (1992) as Self
- Red, White and Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Festival (1967) as Self
- To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) as Self
- The Blues Under the Skin (1973) as Self
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004) as Self (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee)
- Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974 (2003) as Self
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 (2003) as Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
- American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train (1964)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brownie McGhee best known for?
Brownie McGhee is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amsterdamned (1988), Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006), Barton Fink (1991), Angel Heart (1987).
When and where was Brownie McGhee born?
Brownie McGhee was born on November 30, 1915 in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S..
How many credits does Brownie McGhee have?
Brownie McGhee has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2004.
What is Brownie McGhee's background in cinema and television?
Walter Brown "Brownie" McGhee was an American folk music and Piedmont blues singer and guitarist, best known for his collaboration with the harmonica player Sonny Terry.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 56
- Family Ties (1982) as Eddie Dupre — aged about 66
- Angel Heart (1987) as Toots Sweet — aged about 71
- Matlock (1986) as Brownie McGhee — aged about 70
- The Jerk (1979) as Blues Singer — aged about 63
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