Bill McGhee was an American actor who is best known for Don’t Look in the Basement, 1918, and On Valentine’s Day. Born on July 24, 1930, in Mexia, Texas, he became an influential figure in the Dallas theater scene.
Personal and Family Life
Bill McGhee was married to Ina Bell Daniels from June 7, 1969, until his death in 2007. He was the father of Dawn McGhee. Bill was one of the early African American members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and made significant contributions to local theater in Dallas.
Death and Legacy
Bill McGhee passed away on February 17, 2007, in Dallas, Texas, after battling breast cancer. His work and dedication to the arts left a lasting impact, particularly among African American actors in the Dallas area. He is remembered for breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t Look in the Basement | 1973-09-01 | Sam |
| Curse of the Swamp Creature | 1968-02-01 | Tracker |
| Fair Play | 1972-01-01 | Jefferson Washington |
| Drive-In | 1976-05-26 | Dr. Demars |
| Quadroon | 1971-01-01 | Jacques |
| 1918 | 1985-04-26 | Sam |
| Free, White and 21 | 1963-04-24 | Witness |
| High Yellow | 1965-08-04 | Joseph |
| Slick Silver | 1974-12-11 | |
| Shadows on the Wall | 1986-01-01 | |
| The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald | 1964-04-22 | Witness |
| Sistemo l’America e torno | 1974-09-16 | |
| Riverbend | 1989-05-01 | Reverend Benson |