Acting
Brownie McGhee
Born 1915-11-30
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Brownie McGhee
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Angel Heart
1987
TMDB3.5
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The Jerk
1979
TMDB3.5
TV
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Family Ties
1982
TMDB3.6
TV
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Matlock
1986
TMDB3.5
TV
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The Midnight Special
1972
TMDB4.0
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Festival
1967
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Leadbelly
1976
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Movie
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Acoustic Routes
1992
TMDB3.5
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Red, White and Blues
2003
TMDB3.8
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BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
1988
TMDB0.0
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (19 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 | Self (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee) | Movie | 2004 |
 | Red, White and Blues | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2003 |
 | Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974 | Self | Movie | 2003 |
 | The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 | Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee | Movie | 2003 |
 | The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 | Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee | Movie | 2003 |
 | Acoustic Routes | Self | Movie | 1992 |
 | BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1988 |
 | Angel Heart | Toots Sweet | Movie | 1987 |
 | Matlock | Brownie McGhee | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Family Ties | Eddie Dupre | TV Series | 1982 |
 | The Jerk | Blues Singer | Movie | 1979 |
| Thank You, M'am | Music | Movie | 1977 | |
 | Leadbelly | Musician | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Blues Under the Skin | Self | Movie | 1973 |
 | The Midnight Special | Self | TV Series | 1972 |
 | Festival | Self | Movie | 1967 |
 | The Strolling '20s | Self | Movie | 1966 |
| American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1964 | |
 | To Hear Your Banjo Play | Self | Movie | 1947 |