Ernie Barnes Net Worth
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Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr. net worth is
$1.6 Million
Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr. Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) was an African-American painter, well known for his unique style of elongation and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author.
| Full Name | Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr. |
| Net Worth | $1.6 Million |
| Date Of Birth | July 15, 1938 |
| Died | 2009-04-27 |
| Death Cause | blood cancer |
| Place Of Birth | Durham, North Carolina, USA |
| Height | 6' 3" (1.91 m) |
| Occupation | American artist |
| Profession | Art Department, Actor |
| Nicknames | Ernie Barnes, Barnes, Ernie |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He is the first professional athlete to become a noted artist. |
| 2 | His 1996 autobiography "From Pads to Palette" chronicles his childhood in the segregated South, his college and professional football experience to his first exhibition. |
| 3 | His neo-Mannerist style of art has been admired and collected internationally. |
| 4 | A traveling exhibition of his art and career titled "Liberating Humanity From Within" is being planned. |
| 5 | His final public exhibition was in 2007 when the NFL and Time Warner sponsored a tribute to him in New York City. It was hosted by his former teammate, the Hon. Jack Kemp, Susan L. Taylor, Brig Owens and Donna Brazile. |
| 6 | Appointed Official Sports Artist for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and also named "America's Best Painter of Sports" by the American Sports Art Museum. |
| 7 | Had a bit part on two early episodes of "Good Times". |
| 8 | His famous "Sugar Shack" dance scene gained international recognition when it appeared on the television series "Good Times" (1974-1979) and on a 1976 Marvin Gaye album. Throughout the television series most of the paintings "created" by the character JJ are works by Ernie Barnes. However, a few images were not painted by Barnes. |
| 9 | In 1971, along with Mike Henry, created the "Super Comedy Bowl," a CBS television variety special which showcased pro athletes with celebrities such as John Wayne, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Joe Namath, Jack Lemmon, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Tony Curtis. A second special aired in 1972. |
| 10 | Appeared on a 1967 episode of the game show "To Tell The Truth" The panelists correctly guessed Barnes was the professional football player-turned-artist. |
| 11 | Was paid his final football season by New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin "to just paint." A year later, Barnes debuted his art in a solo exhibition at a prestigious Manhattan gallery. The show sold out and he subsequently retired from football. |
| 12 | Played offensive guard for the New York Titans (1960), San Diego Chargers (1961-1962), and Denver Broncos (1963-1964). |
Art Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Times | 1974-1979 | TV Series paintings by - 133 episodes |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige | 1981 | TV Movie | Josh Gibson |
| Good Times | 1975-1976 | TV Series | First Hood / Hoodlum #1 |
| Doctors' Wives | 1971 | Dr. Perfield | |
| Number One | 1969 | Deke Coleman |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Annual Trumpet Awards | 2010 | TV Special in memory of |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Artist's Way | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 1961 AFL Championship Game | 1961 | TV Special | Himself - San Diego Chargers Guard |
Known for movies
Good Times (1974-1979)
as Art Department
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige (1981)
as Josh Gibson
Number One (1969)
as Deke Coleman
Doctors' Wives (1971)
as Dr. Perfield
