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Butterfly McQueen (* 7. Januar 1911 in Tampa, Florida; † 22. Dezember 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia; eigentlich Thelma McQueen) war eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin .
Butterfly McQueen (born Thelma McQueen; January 8, 1911 – December 22, 1995) was an American actress. Originally a dancer, McQueen first appeared in films as "Prissy" in Gone with the Wind (1939). She also appeared in the films Cabin in the Sky (1943), Mildred Pierce (1944), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
284K subscribers. 32K views 3 years ago. ...more. Known for her distinctive voice and comedic performances, Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen cemented her legacy in Hollywood when she starred as ...
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11. Feb. 2020 · Learn about the life and times of Butterfly McQueen, who played Prissy in Gone with the Wind and became a freethought heroine. From her early struggles as a black actress to her later activism against religion, she was a remarkable and independent woman.
Butterfly McQueen was an actress and dancer who played Prissy in Gone with the Wind (1939) and other maid roles. She had a long and varied career in theater, radio, and TV, and died in a fire in 1995.
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Butterfly McQueen was an actress who played Prissy in Gone with the Wind (1939) and other maid roles. She changed her name from Thelma McQueen, studied dance, and sued Greyhound Bus Lines for assault in 1980.
Thelma McQueen, also known as Butterfly McQueen, was an African-American actress who starred in Gone With the Wind and other films. She was a dancer, a stage performer, and a college graduate who refused stereotypical roles.
