Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney: Biography in Details

Who is Gerald McRaney?

Gerald McRaney is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for appearing on television shows including Simon & Simon, Major Dad, and House of Cards.

What is the birth name of Gerald McRaney?

This actor was born on August 19, 1947, in Collins, Mississippi, the United States with the birth name Gerald Lee McRaney.

His father’s name is Clyde and his mother’s name is Edna. McRaney belongs of Scottish and Choctaw descent. He has a sister named Ann Simpson, and a brother named Buddy.

He graduated from the University of Mississippi.

Gerald McRaney: Early Career, Professional Life

Earlier, Gerald McRaney used to work in the Louisiana oil fields. After that, Gerald took small roles in shows including Gunsmoke, The Dukes of Hazzard, and The Rockford Files. He also appeared as Tim Ryder in ‘Hawaii Five-O’. Moreover, McRaney has appeared in numerous episodes of Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk.

Gerald McRaney gained huge popularity as Rick Simon in ‘Simon & Simon‘, a show that ran from 1981 to 1989. His role as Rick allowed him to play a dramatic role with a comedic edge. Major Dad is his second hit series that showcased his comedic skill. He also produced the series ‘Major Dad’.

Gerald McRaney was a series regular in the first season of Jericho and the final season of Deadwood. He appeared in a recurring role in season eight of Castle, and Designing Women. In addition, Gerald has acted in many TV films like Not Our Son (1995), Going for Broke (2003), One Tree Hill, CSI, and more.

Apart from TV series, McRaney has starred in movies such as A Holiday Romance, The A-Team, Coat of Many Colors, Night of Bloody Horror, Hansel and Gretel, The Brain Machine, A Violent Separation, and more.

Other Works

This actor has hosted Weapons of War: Big Guns and co-hosted  Louise Mandrell Celebrity Shoot. He executive produced Heart of The Country, Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again, Blind Vengeance, Major Dad, and Jake Lake: Justice on The Bayou.

He also wrote the first episode of Simon $ Simon- I Thought the War was Over. Gerald also directed one episode of The Major Dad, Love and Curses, and six episodes of Simon & Simon. Recently, he had a recurring role in the NBC series This Is Us, a role which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Gerald McRaney has also won Gold Derby Awards for This Is Us. He is a winner of the Online Film and Television Association Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Deadwood.

What is Gerald McRaney’s net worth?

The average salary of an actor in the US is $56,000. Meanwhile, according to some sources, Gerald McRaney has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Gerald McRaney: Rumor, Controversy

There is no rumor or scandals about this actor. Meanwhile, he has managed to keep himself out of rumors and controversy. He is doing great in his career.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

Gerald McRaney is 6 feet 1 inch tall with a decent weight. Likely, he has light hair and green eyes.

Social Media Profile

Gerald McRaney is not active on social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He loves to spend quality time with his family rather than on the internet.

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