Age, Biography and Wiki

Ernie Barnes was an American artist and former professional football player. He was best known for his unique style of elongated figures and vibrant colors. He was born in Durham, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina Central University, where he was an All-American football player. After college, he played for the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos in the American Football League. Barnes was an accomplished artist, and his work was featured in the television show Good Times, as well as in the movie The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh. He also had his own art gallery in Los Angeles. Barnes was a prolific painter, and his works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He was also a published author, having written several books about his life and art. Barnes passed away in 2009 at the age of 70. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.

Popular As Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr.
Occupation art_department,actor
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 15 July 1938
Birthday 15 July
Birthplace Durham, North Carolina, USA
Date of death 27 April, 2009
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Ernie Barnes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Ernie Barnes height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Height 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Who Is Ernie Barnes's Wife?

His wife is Bernadine Gradney (December 1984 - 27 April 2009) ( his death), Janet Thaleen Norton (23 December 1965 - 17 January 1983) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Andrea Burnett (July 1957 - 1965) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Bernadine Gradney (December 1984 - 27 April 2009) ( his death), Janet Thaleen Norton (23 December 1965 - 17 January 1983) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Andrea Burnett (July 1957 - 1965) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Ernie Barnes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ernie Barnes worth at the age of 71 years old? Ernie Barnes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Art Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Ernie Barnes's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Art Department

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Timeline

2007

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.

1996

His 1996 autobiography "From Pads to Palette" chronicles his childhood in the segregated South, his college and professional football experience to his first exhibition.

1984

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.

1974

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.

1971

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.

1969

He is known for his work on Number One (1969), Doctors' Wives (1971) and Good Times (1974). He was married to Bernadine Gradney, Janet Thaleen Norton and Andrea Burnett.

1967

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.

1960

Played offensive guard for the New York Titans (1960), San Diego Chargers (1961-1962), and Denver Broncos (1963-1964).

1938

Ernie Barnes was born on July 15, 1938 in Durham, North Carolina, USA as Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr.