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Jul 1, 2024 · The banjo-playing boy, Lonnie, played by 15-year-old Billy Redden, became an instant icon. However, Billy Redden's story extends far beyond those few minutes of fame. An Unexpected Casting Choice: Director John Boorman envisioned Lonnie as an "inbred from the back woods," a stark contrast to the city slickers on the rafting trip.
Sep 27, 2015 · This is Billy Redden, the guy who played the "dueling banjos" kid in Deliverance. He works at the Walmart in Clayton, Georgia.
By all accounts, Billy is a kind man. A local trust attorney will be hired to manage the funds that are donated on behalf of Redden So a random guy is asking for money for an unsolicited donation to a random cameo actor. Maybe its legit, but you can never be sure with these things.
Mar 7, 2021 · In Deliverance (1972), during the “dueling banjos” scene, Billy Redden, who played the young banjo-playing local, didn’t know how to play banjo. To make it look authentic, a skilled banjo player hid behind & played the chords with his left arm in Redden’s sleeve while Redden picked with his right.
Jul 6, 2018 · Billy said Noting some locals objected to the stereotypes in the movie, Redden said that the people in Rabun County were good people: "We’re not a bad people up here, we’re a loving people. Rabun County is a pretty good town.
Jul 25, 2021 · He portrayed a banjo-playing "local" during the film's famous "dueling banjos" scene. Boorman felt that Redden's skinny frame, large head, and almond-shaped eyes made him the natural choice to play the part of an "inbred from the back woods."
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Apr 8, 2020 · TIL Billy Redden, who played Lonnie in the famous Dueling Banjos scene from Deliverance, was paid only $500 for his role and now works at a Walmart in Clayton, GA. 100daysinappalachia comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment
