All about star Gerald McRainy

Gerald McReaney is an American actor, whose fame was brought by the series "Simon and Simon", "Promised Land", "Agent X". The actor also appeared in the criminal television series "Castle".

Biography. Origins

Biography of Gerald McRainy began in Collins (Mississippi) in 1947. The parents of the future actor were Clyde and Edna McRainy.

After leaving school, Gerald entered the University of Mississippi, who graduated in 1968. After college, McRainey worked for some time in the oil fields.

Carier start

дебютировал в 1969 году. On the big screen, Gerald McRainy made his debut in 1969. He played a major role in the low-budget slash "Night of Bloody Horror." A year later, the continuation of this horror - "Women and Bloody Horror", in which the role of Terrence Bradford was played by Gerald McRainy, went on the air. The films did not win popularity and passed by most moviegoers.

After not the most successful beginning of the acting career in low-budget horror films, McRainy focused on the television series.

Roles in the television series

McRainie's television career began in the late 60's. The young actor played in several episodes of the television series in the genre of the western "Smoke from the trunk." The series was nominated four times for the Golden Globe Award.

McReaney also got a role in the detective TV series "FBI". The television series was nominated for the Golden Globe and Emmy awards, but by the end of season 9, its popularity had fallen dramatically, and the project was suspended until 1981.

In another popular detective series, "The Streets of San Francisco," the actor played a supporting role.

From 1978 to 1982, McRainy starred in the television series "The Incredible Hulk," in which he played Frank Rhodes.

In the detective TV series "She wrote the murder" the actor played Terry Folger. "She wrote the murder" went on the rental for 12 years - from 1984 to 1996 - and was one of the most popular detective series of his time.

The next project in McRaini's television filmography was the television detective Murder in the Moonlight, in which he received the lead role. The director of the picture was Michael Lindsay-Hogg.

In 2006, the broadcast of the post-apocalyptic series "Jericho" began, in which Gerald McReaney embodied the character of Johnston Green. Johnston appears regularly in the first season of the television series, he is the father of the main character Jake Green. Johnston Green is a strong and brave man, ready for anything for his family and public good.

The first season of the television series was watched by more than 9 million viewers - a good indicator for a fantastic TV series. On the basis of "Jericho" comics were created. There are also rumors that a full-length film will be shot based on the series.

In the television series "Deadwood", released in the same 2006, McRainy played Senator George Hurst - a real historical figure who lived in the XIX century.

In the popular political thriller "House of Cards" a small role, the role of billionaire Raymond Taska, was played by Gerald McReaney. The actor's photo is presented in the article.

Career in feature films

In 1984, the actor played the most important role in the feature film in his entire career - he got one of the main roles in the fantastic film "Infinite History", based on the novel by Michael Ende. Despite the modest box office, the film eventually acquired the status of a cult and has still not lost its popularity.

был утвержден на главную роль в боевике Гари Грилло "Шакалы". In 1986, Gerald McRaini was approved for the main role in the action movie Gary Grillo "Jackals". The film was not particularly popular in the US and is still not widely known.

One of the best full-length films in McRainy's career is the melodrama "The best in me". At the heart of the plot is a novel by Nicholas Sparks, a popular American writer, whom all film fans know from the book Diary of Memory. In the film, MacRainy played Taka Hastler - a kind elderly widower who gives shelter to the protagonist, saving him from the abuse of his father-alcoholic.

The film was well received by critics, but the box office was small - only $ 35 million.

Another interesting film in the career of the actor is the horror "Room of disappointments", released in 2016. The director of the picture was Dee Jay Caruso, who previously worked on the projects "I am the fourth" and "On the hook." Despite the strong cast, the film failed hopelessly at the box office, not even paying off its modest budget. However, he also found his fans among fans of mystical horrors.

Personal life

женился на Беверли Рут. In 1967, while still in college, Gerald McRainy married Beverly Ruth. In this marriage two children were born. In 1971, the couple divorced.

From 1981 to 1989, the actor was married to Pat Morgan.

женился в третий раз, на актрисе Дельте Бурк. In 1989, McRainy married for the third time, on actress Delta Burke.

активно поддерживает солдат и ветеранов, хотя сам он никогда не воевал. Gerald McRaini actively supports soldiers and veterans, although he himself never fought. He several times visited soldiers and sailors during the "War in the Gulf" (1990-1991).

As for the political views of the actor, he himself refers to the conservative Republicans. является членом Национальной стрелковой организации США. Gerald McRainy is a member of the National Rifle Organization of the United States.