Back to peopleBrownie McGheeKnown forActingBornNovember 30, 1915DiedFebruary 16, 1996Place of birthKnoxville, Tennessee, U.S.BiographyLife and careerWalter 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.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting2Angel Heart1987as Toots SweetThe Jerk1979as Blues Singer