Portrait of Brownie McGhee

Brownie McGhee

Bio: 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.
Born: Tue, Nov 30 1915
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.

Death: Fri, Feb 16 1996
Brownie McGhee is 80 years old
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Poster of The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
Brownie McGhee would have been no older than 80 in The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 as 'Self (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of Red, White and Blues
Red, White and Blues
Brownie McGhee would have been no older than 80 in Red, White and Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
Brownie McGhee would have been no older than 80 in Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 2003
Poster of The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
Brownie McGhee would have been no older than 80 in The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 as 'Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
Brownie McGhee would have been no older than 80 in The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 as 'Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Acoustic Routes
Acoustic Routes
Brownie McGhee was 76 in Acoustic Routes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1992
Poster of BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
Brownie McGhee was 72 in BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1988
Poster of Angel Heart
Angel Heart
Brownie McGhee was 71 in Angel Heart as 'Toots Sweet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of The Jerk
The Jerk
Brownie McGhee was 64 in The Jerk as 'Blues Singer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of Festival
Festival
Brownie McGhee was 51 in Festival as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1967
Poster of American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
Brownie McGhee was 48 in American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1964
Poster of To Hear Your Banjo Play
To Hear Your Banjo Play
Brownie McGhee was 31 in To Hear Your Banjo Play as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Brownie McGhee was 66+ in Family Ties as 'Eddie Dupre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Brownie McGhee was 56+ in The Midnight Special as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972