'1883', 'The' 'Blindside', and More of Tim McGraw's Acting Credits Through the Years

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Music videos aren’tTim McGraw’s only onscreen gigs!

Since his first acting stint onThe Jeff Foxworthy Showin 1997, where he played Jeff’s rival in a cameo appearance, he’s landed roles in major productions throughout the years, including 2004’sStepford Wivesand 2017’sDixieland.

Most recently, thefather of threeis slated to star alongside wifeFaith Hillin theYellowstoneprequel series on Paramount+ titled1883. The showtells the Dutton family origin storyand premieres Dec. 17, exclusively to the streamer.

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Prior to starring in1883, McGraw had a surprise appearance in an episode ofYellowstonewhere he gave fans a glimpse of what’s to come in the new series. McGraw is seen as James Dutton ina brief flashback sequenceduring the season four premiere.

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Although both Hill and McGraw have each graced our screens in the past,1883marks their first timeplaying a couple(after more thantwo decades of being together!).

As we patiently await the premiere of1883, let’s take a look back at the lengthy list of credits McGraw has had over the years – from his earlier roles to his most recent.

Friday Night Lights (2004)

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WhileThe Jeff Foxworthy Showmarked McGraw’s first television gig,Friday Night Lightswas the first major movie he landed. Playing the role of Charles Billingsley, a former football star-turned-alcoholic who’s abusive towards his football-playing son (Garrett Hedlund), McGraw’s acting skills were put to the test.

Though their characters had a tense relationship onscreen, McGraw has maintained a great friendship with Hedlund offscreen. The actornamed McGraw godfathertohis son, whom he shares withEmma Roberts. “We laugh about it because it’s probably been over 17 years since we didFriday Night Lightstogether, we played father and son,” he shared onTheKelly ClarksonShow.

Fun fact:McGraw’s longtime-friendBilly Bob Thorntonplayed Coach Gary Gaines in the film and is set toappear alongside McGraw in1883, playing Marshal Jim Courtright.

Flicka (2006)

Fun fact:McGraw served as the executive producer of the film’s soundtrack. “My Little Girl” is a song featured on the soundtrack and reached the top three onBillboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

The Kingdom (2007)

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McGraw played Aaron Jackson in the action thriller alongside other notable names includingJamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, andJennifer Garner. His character is an angry widower whose wife passed away from a terrorist attack that is central to the plot.

Fun fact:McGraw reunited with director Peter Berg forThe Kingdom, who also directedFriday Night Lightsa few years earlier.

Four Christmases (2008)

McGraw appeared alongsideReese WitherspoonandVince Vaughnin theholiday hit, playing the role of Dallas, the immature younger brother of Vaughn’s character, Brad.

Fun fact:McGraw has never even seen himself in the movie!

“I saw the trailer, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m never, I can’t look at myself like that for an hour and a half, two hours, heck no,'” the singer saidduring an interview with radio station KMLE. “I don’t even like to hear myself, much less look at myself.”

The Blind Side(2009)

McGraw played a football dad yet again inThe Blind Side, which is based on the true story of football playerMichael Oher. He played Michael’s adoptive father, Sean Tuohy, andstarred alongside Sandra Bullockand Quinton Aaronin the filmwhich earned an estimated $57.5 million in just five days.

Fun fact:McGraw wasn’t confident about playing the role in the beginning, but he wound up uncovering more reasons to take the part.

“I didn’t think I would be interested, and I read it and it stuck with me,” he toldNJ.com. “I knewSandrawas going to do it and John Lee Hancock was going to direct and all the reasons to do it started adding up and the reasons not to do it didn’t make sense anymore.”

Dirty Girl(2010)

Although not football-related, McGraw played another dad role inDirty Girl. The story follows a rebellious teenage girl and her journey from Oklahoma to California in search of the father she never met.

Fun fact:McGraw accepted the role of Danny because he related it to his own personal experience growing up and not knowing his father.

The country star toldThe Boot, “[My agent] knew my background and how I grew up. When I read the script, it hit home to me.” He added, “I didn’t know my dad … and I found out who my dad was at 11 years old. I didn’t meet my dad until later. But trying to discover who you are through that process is what really related to me.”

Country Strong(2010)

McGraw was initially undecided on playing the role before the director swayed him. “I just thought that putting myself in the world that I come from and trying to play a character might be too much to ask of [an] audience – to separate the two,” he said in aGood Morning Americainterview.

Fun fact:Country Strongmarked a miniFriday Night Lightsreunion between McGraw and hiscostar-turned-friendGarrett Hedlund.

Tomorrowland(2015)

McGraw’s character Eddie Newton remains on-brand for his acting credits, as he plays a father in theDisney science-fiction flick. The singer and actor stars alongsideGeorge Clooney, who plays a former boy-genius.

“[Clooney’s] just a good guy, ya know?” McGraw shared withTaste of Country, joking, “It’s too bad he’s so ugly. I think that ruins it for him.” He added, “He’s very smart. He’s very talented. He’s just really, really good at what he does.”

Fun fact:McGraw was confused about the plot, even after starring in it!

“There’s not much I can say about it because I read the script, I acted in the movie and I still don’t understand it,” McGraw humorously toldRolling Stone Country. “It’s a huge production; there’s a lot going on,” he added.

The Shack(2017)

“Making a movie is intensely collaborative, much more than writing a novel, and I am deeply grateful to have been invited to participate,“Young told PEOPLE. “To watch so many working at bringing to screen something that was only originally intended to be a gift for family and friends, is a surreal wonder. As the author, I am honored that the movie is a faithful adaptation of my book.”

Fun fact:McGraw wrote the song “Keep Your Eyes on Me” with his wife Faith Hill for the movie’s soundtrack.

source: people.com