Billy Redden - Deliverance

As part of Creative Loafing's 40th anniversary Deliverance cover story I drove up to North Georgia and spent the afternoon with Billy Redden who played the roll of "Banjo Boy" in the iconic Dueling Banjos scene from the movie. I met Billy at the Huddle House in Clayton and we drove up to Dillard and found the land where the famous scene was shot, he said he had not been there in 40 years.
CL's Deliverance cover story: tinyurl.com/7xsgfn8

[@troydavis7443]

I worked at the Wal Mart in Clayton with Billy for 5 years

[@bunkman64]

Although his part was small, Mr. Redden played one of the most Iconic and memorable figures in American movie history.

[@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007]

Billy , you played a PERFECT scene. You fooled everybody... Perfect facial expressions...

[@mickybo1787]

he seems like an extremely nice gentleman

[@lazysummerdayes7]

Billy, you will always be famous in my book. Thank you.

[@donfostermusician3690]

I met Billy back in the early 90 s He is a very honest and down to earth fellow and super nice guy I'm glad to have met him...

[@elma2824]

amazing part he played in the movie and his role will never be forgotten

[@russellbrown1068]

Thank you Mr. Redden. Thanks for the scene you nailed in an iconic film. God Bless

[@johnurso9254]

I know Billy and he is a gentle and decent person.. Please do not malign him

[@wdh47211]

I thought he really played the banjo in that scene......seems like a great down to earth guy.

[@mikeyoung7660]

Brilliant Billy, great to see you. You certainly did play a part in a fantastic movie.

[@superfly19751]

The least they could do is give this man some royalties for this film

[@doop2843]

Grew up off the Appalachian trail in moonshine country. Always been proud of where Im from and never understood why people have these misconceptions of southern people. I've lived in several metropolitan cities since and all over the country really, but without a doubt, my time in the south I encountered more intelligent, kind, talented and genuine human beings than anywhere else.

[@CS-rk6fu]

Etched in movie history he is!

[@65wiseman]

I wish him well.

[@bflnetworkengineer]

Ol Billy definitely seems like a fella I could live out the rest of my days being good pals.

[@mattmurphy5164]

I appreciate his comments and thoughts. Many people judge southerners, especially those raised in the mountains, as inbreds. In this interview he spoke clearly and stated his comments straight forward. Thank you sir for speaking out.

[@ColSandersLives]

Unforgettable, sir ... that's all you. Celebrities spend their lives trying to be remembered... well, we remember you. God bless and be well.

[@shawnio]

the fact they are at THE HOUSE IS amazing

[@tmichiels5678]

Hard to believe but live here now. Took my granddaughter out on the lake. Meet some firemen scuba diving ,training . Told us about the movie and things in movie are down there. Really nice place.