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Charlie Sexton(I)

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Charlie Sexton in Blaze (1989)
Charlie Wayne Sexton was born 11 August 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, to Kay and Mike Sexton. He was what many considered a musically gifted child. He signed his first record deal at MCA Records at the age of 16 and recorded his first album, "Pictures For Pleasures", when he met Bob Dylan. "Pictures For Pleasures" was released in 1985, along with a music video, "Hold Me", which aired on MTV in 1985. This was the first time the world outside of Austin was introduced to a man named Charlie Sexton.

In 1987 Charlie toured with David Bowie on the Glass Spider Tour and the following year played backup on his brother Will's debut album, "Will & The Kill". In 1989 Charlie made his second album titled "Charlie Sexton". Charlie has appeared on soundtracks for such movies as Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Air America (1990) and Thelma & Louise (1991). He toured with Dylan for two years as his guitarist. He joined the band Arc Angels in the early 1990s, and while with them released an album entitled "Arc Angels" in 1992. In 1994 he went on to have small role in the movie F.T.W. (1994), playing a cowboy named Slim. After the breakup of Arc Angels he formed Charlie Sexton & Sextet in 1995 and the group released the album "Under the Wishing Tree". When Charlie left the band in 2002 he went on to produce other artists' albums. In 2003 he joined Dylan once again, this time for a movie project, Masked and Anonymous (2003).

Charlie produced and also played guitar and other instruments on 'Edie Brickell''s "Volcano" album (2003). He has stayed in the music business since he first started, with all the ups and downs that come with a music career, and has never given up on what he loves - the music. Both Charlie & Will Sexton still have as many fans all over the world as they did the day they started.
BornAugust 11, 1968
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    Known for

    Ellar Coltrane in Boyhood (2014)
    Boyhood
    7.9
    • Jimmy
    • 2014
    Brad Pitt, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, Dennis Hopper, and Christopher Walken in True Romance (1993)
    True Romance
    7.9
    • Soundtrack("Graceland")
    • 1993
    Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. in Air America (1990)
    Air America
    5.8
    • Soundtrack("Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress")
    • 1990
    Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise (1991)
    Thelma & Louise
    7.6
    • Singer in Bar Band(uncredited)
    • 1991

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    • Ethan Hawke and Hubert Point-Du Jour in The Good Lord Bird (2020)
      The Good Lord Bird
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Reverend Martin
      • 2020
    • Blaze (2018)
      Blaze
      6.6
      • Townes Van Zandt
      • 2018
    • David Arquette and Amy Acker in Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017)
      Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
      4.5
      • Knappy
      • 2017
    • Ellar Coltrane in Boyhood (2014)
      Boyhood
      7.9
      • Jimmy
      • 2014
    • Harry Connick Jr., Fionnula Flanagan, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Connie Britton, Eloise DeJoria, and Chandler Canterbury in Angels Sing (2013)
      Angels Sing
      5.9
      • Bob (as Charles Wayne Sexton)
      • 2013
    • Bob Dylan: Cold Irons Bound (Live) (2003)
      Bob Dylan: Cold Irons Bound (Live)
      Music Video
      • 2003
    • Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Penélope Cruz, and Luke Wilson in Masked and Anonymous (2003)
      Masked and Anonymous
      5.3
      • Guitar (Simple Twist of Fate)
      • 2003
    • David Carradine in Natural Selection (1999)
      Natural Selection
      5.3
      • Simon Felton
      • 1999
    • Mickey Rourke and Lori Singer in F.T.W. (1994)
      F.T.W.
      5.3
      • Slim
      • 1994
    • Arc Angels: Shape I'm In
      Music Video
      • Charlie Sexton
      • 1992
    • Arc Angels: Living in A Dream
      Music Video
      • Charlie Sexton
      • 1992
    • Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise (1991)
      Thelma & Louise
      7.6
      • Singer in Bar Band (uncredited)
      • 1991
    • Charlie Sexton: Don't Look Back
      Music Video
      • Charlie Sexton
      • 1989
    • Dweezil Zappa in Dweezil Zappa: Let's Talk About It (1986)
      Dweezil Zappa: Let's Talk About It
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Charlie Sexton
      • 1986
    • Charlie Sexton: Impressed
      Music Video
      • Charlie Sexton
      • 1986

    Composer



    • Red Back Revival Sing-Along Show (2022)
      Red Back Revival Sing-Along Show
      TV Series
      • music director
      • 2022
    • Harvey Can't Mess with Texas
      TV Special
      • Composer
      • 2017

    Music Department



    • Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)
      The Open Road
      5.5
      • music
      • 2009

    Videos1

    How Ethan Hawke and His Castmates' Musical Backgrounds Kept 'Blaze' Authentic
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    How Ethan Hawke and His Castmates' Musical Backgrounds Kept 'Blaze' Authentic

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Charles Wayne Sexton
    • Born
      • August 11, 1968
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Spouse
      • Karen1990 - 2004 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Other works
      He played guitar on Bob Dylan's "Love & Theft" album (2001).

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      His brother Will was born 10 August 1970. He once said that he was Charlie's second year birthday present because he was born the night before Charlie turned two years old.
    • Quotes
      'Sweet Nadine'. I had the name and the first line but I couldn't write the rest of the song for months. Then I met a certain woman and it became about her. And now she's my wife. That ain't her real name, but you know what I mean.

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    • How old is Charlie Sexton?
      56 years old
    • When was Charlie Sexton born?
      August 11, 1968
    • Where was Charlie Sexton born?
      San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • What is Charlie Sexton known for?
      Air America, Thelma & Louise, True Romance, and Boyhood
    • Is Charlie Sexton married?
      He was married to Karen from 1990 to 2004.

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