Brien “B.B.” Hudspeth is a film producer, entertainer, speaker, impressionist, collector, and the creator of Old West legend, Scrappy Higgins. His work has been showcased in museums and featured in various publications.
B.B.’s passion for storytelling began on stage in Birmingham, Alabama, where he landed the lead role of Charles in The Night of the Ghost while still in middle school. Around that same time, during a car ride to school, he discovered a knack for mimicking voices. After impressing his father with an impromptu impression of Gomer Pyle (originally voiced by Jim Nabors), B.B. was hooked — and soon after, he had his first show performing as Gomer Pyle. (Listen to Hudspeth’s Gomer Pyle impression while he shares the story in a radio interview). He began writing, casting, and performing original plays based on his favorite TV characters during the Christmas season, building an early foundation in creativity and live performance.
Throughout high school, B.B. continued to take center stage — emceeing and performing crowd-favorite impressions performing impressions at school shows and and landing lead roles in productions like Give My Regards to Broadway and You Can’t Take It With You, where he earned Best Actor for his portrayal of Martin Vanderhof. A student-athlete in both high school and college, he earned a track scholarship to Samford University and continued his performance work as a broadcaster for WVSU radio. At Maryville College, he won the football team’s talent show each year and was called to the stage at the school’s sports banquets to perform impressions of his coaches.
Today, B.B. blends his love for classic TV and vintage Americana with motivational stories of grit and perseverance. His dynamic presentations feature humor, nostalgia, and iconic voice impressions that entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
B.B. is an executive producer of Mayberry Man, a tribute film to The Andy Griffith Show, which premiered in theaters in September 2021, and the short film, First Days of Freedom. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Academy of Western Artists, American Alliance of Museums, and the National Speakers Association.
Explore B.B.’s nationally recognized Western collection at www.bbhudspethcollection.com and meet Scrappy Higgins at www.scrappyhiggins.com.