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Gerald McRaney
Born: August 19, 1947
Hometown: Collins, Mississippi
Biography:
McRaney was born in Collins, Mississippi, and became interested in acting when a football knee injury in junior high school sidelined him. He joined his school's drama club and went on to major in drama at the University of Mississippi. Although he briefly segued from acting to the Louisiana oil fields, he landed a job as an assistant stage manager with a New Orleans repertory company and was eventually cast in some of its stage productions. McRaney is married to actress Delta Burke and divides his time between homes in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Career Bio: After starting his career by mostly playing the man in the"Black Hat", Gerald McRaney has spent the last 16 years starring as the Good Guy including eight years as private investigator Rick Simon in "Simon & Simon," four years as "Major Dad" and one year in "Central Park West." McRaney made his television debut in an episode of "Night Gallery," then appeared in the series "Gunsmoke" and "The Incredible Hulk," both on the network, "The Rockford Files," "Police Woman" and "How the West Was Won." His television credits also include the films "Not Our Son" and "Deadly Vows" and the mini-series "Nothing Lasts Forever," all on the CBS network.His television credits also include a long string of highly rated films, including "1,000 Men and a Baby," on the network, and "Someone She Knows," "A Stranger Beside Me" and "The People Across the Lake."
Trivia:
Tried out for the role of Luke Duke on "Dukes of Hazzard."
Before he was an actor, he worked in the Louisiana oil fields.
Q: What sitcoms was his character the name of the show?
A: Major Dad !
Nicknames: Mac, Mackie
Quotes:
"It occurs to me that the only way you can have a positive effect on people's lives through your work is by filling the loneliness -- letting people know they're not in this thing alone."
Love connections: Married to Delta Burke since 1989. They met when she made a guest appearance on the show Simon & Simon in which McRaney played the title role.
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| TexasMom | Rising from the Dead...??? | 12 | Feb 16 2008, 11:40 AM EST by hawaiianfan | |
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Thread started: Sep 16 2007, 12:20 AM EDT
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Gerald McRaney was the reason I watched Jericho. He's one of the finest actors on television. What were the execs thinking, killing off the best past of Jericho? Are they just plain STUPID??? We brought back the show; maybe we could bring back Gerald McRaney!!!
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| Bleweth | Gerald McRaney | 0 | Jul 31 2007, 6:32 AM EDT by Bleweth | |
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Thread started: Jul 31 2007, 6:32 AM EDT
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I hope everyone is right when they say that Johnston is not really dead. This show was on dodgy ground with CBS and needs great actors like Gerald's character. Come on guys BRING HIM BACK!!!
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| MShreve | WHY? | 0 | Jul 27 2007, 1:39 PM EDT by MShreve | |
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Thread started: Jul 27 2007, 1:39 PM EDT
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Why would they kill Johnston Green, (Gerald McRaney)? He was such a backbone and I know I wasn't the only one who's
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| Bleweth | Johnston's Death | 0 | Jul 25 2007, 7:07 AM EDT by Bleweth | |
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Thread started: Jul 25 2007, 7:07 AM EDT
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I was devastated that Johnston was killed at the end of the first series. What are they thinking of? The town needs this great guy to keep them together and that voice. Who else has got such a great sexy voice! Never mind Bobby Ewing, bring back Johnston.
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| Anonymous | Stupidity hits Jericho | 1 | Jul 4 2007, 11:52 PM EDT by Jericho911 | |
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Thread started: May 16 2007, 6:12 PM EDT
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I loved watching Gerald McRaney since he was Major Dad, his death was unnessary and I hope that there's gonna be some big reason for it next season because if not Jericho has lost a family of fans.
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