Butterfly McQueen
Biography
Butterfly McQueen works in acting. Born January 7, 1911 in Tampa, Florida, USA. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Butterfly McQueen.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Studio One (1948) as Pearl
- Gone with the Wind (1939) as Prissy
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mary
- Duel in the Sun (1946) as Vashti
- The Women (1939) as Lulu (uncredited)
- The Mosquito Coast (1986) as Ma Kennywick
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Lottie (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986) as Blind Negress
- Since You Went Away (1944) as WAC Sergeant (uncredited)
- The Phynx (1970) as Butterfly McQueen
- Affectionately Yours (1941) as Butterfly
- Amazing Grace (1974) as Clarine
- The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self
- Flame of Barbary Coast (1945) as Beulah, Flaxen's Maid
- Cabin in the Sky (1943) as Lily
- I Dood It (1943) as Annette
- Polly (1989) as Miss Priss
- Killer Diller (1948) as Butterfly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Butterfly McQueen best known for?
Butterfly McQueen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), Gone with the Wind (1939), Undercover Brother (2002), The Mosquito Coast (1986).
When and where was Butterfly McQueen born?
Butterfly McQueen was born on January 7, 1911 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Butterfly McQueen have?
Butterfly McQueen has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1989.
What is Butterfly McQueen's background in cinema and television?
Thelma "Butterfly" McQueen was an American actress. Originally a dancer, McQueen first appeared in film in 1939 as Prissy, Scarlett O'Hara's maid, in the film Gone with the Wind. She was unable to attend the movie's premiere because it was held at a whites-only theater. Often typecast as a maid, she said: "I didn't m...
Butterfly McQueen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self — aged about 77
- Gone with the Wind (1939) as Prissy — aged about 28
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Lottie (uncredited) — aged about 34
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mary — aged about 39
- The Mosquito Coast (1986) as Ma Kennywick — aged about 75
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 50
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Butterfly McQueen.