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title: "3 Butterfly McQueen Quotes - Famous Actor"
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# Butterfly McQueen

(1911–1995)   Actor   United States

 **3** quotes in **12** categories

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Butterfly McQueen was an actor from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Butterfly McQueen

Born January 7, 1911

Died December 22, 1995

Nationality United States

Profession Actor

## About Butterfly McQueen

Butterfly McQueen was an American actress. Originally a dancer, McQueen first appeared on the silver screen 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).

## Awards & Honors

Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Daytime Emmy Award

##  Quotes by Butterfly McQueen

> [As my ancestors are free from slavery, I am free from the slavery of religion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/butterfly-mcqueen/as-my-ancestors-are-free-from-slavery-i-am-free-from-the-slavery-of/)

[Butterfly McQueen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/butterfly-mcqueen/)

[Ancestor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ancestor/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcd/butterfly-mcqueen-75767_ancestor_as-my-ancestors-are-free-from-slavery-i_296936.jpg)

> [I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/butterfly-mcqueen/i-don-t-know-nothin-bout-birthin-no-babies/)

[Butterfly McQueen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/butterfly-mcqueen/)

[Babies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/babies/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/114/butterfly-mcqueen-75767_babies_i-don-t-know-nothin-bout-birthin-no-babi_516165.jpg)

> [I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/butterfly-mcqueen/i-don-t-know-nothin-bout-birthin-babies/)

[Butterfly McQueen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/butterfly-mcqueen/)

[Babies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/babies/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39d/butterfly-mcqueen-75767_babies_i-don-t-know-nothin-bout-birthin-babies_3155957.jpg)

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