American television actor
Born: August 19, 1947
Gerald McRaney is an American actor known for his versatile performances in television and film. Born on August 19, 1947, in Collins, Mississippi, McRaney began his acting career in the late 1960s, with early roles in television series such as Gunsmoke and The Rockford Files. His breakthrough came in the 1980s with the hit show Simon & Simon, where he played Rick Simon, a charming, rough-around-the-edges private investigator.
McRaney continued to build a successful career with another lead role in the 1990s as Major John D. MacGillis in the sitcom Major Dad. His portrayal of tough, yet tender characters became his hallmark. In more recent years, McRaney has earned critical acclaim for his roles in House of Cards, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award, and This Is Us, where he played Dr. Nathan Katowski.
McRaney’s enduring presence in the entertainment industry is marked by his ability to seamlessly transition between drama and comedy, earning him a reputation as a reliable and skilled character actor. Off-screen, he is also known for his long marriage to fellow actress Delta Burke.
Gerald McRaney’s 5 most popular quotes
- Dad built houses and when they were sold, he moved on to a new town, so I know a lot about my native state.
- For the last four or five years, I had been in the position where I didn’t have to take a pilot. I took this one because the script and the people were terrific. It never frightened me. As we were doing the pilot, I could tell that it was working.
- The stated mission at the time was simply to use the influence of the entertainment industry to do an accurate portrayal of drug and alcohol abuse. We all admit that we’re not trying to censor anybody.
- In Hollywood you can’t even smoke in a bar anymore and yet in the movies they’re always showing people smoking. I don’t get it.
- I think everybody ought to be allowed to be engaged in athletics at whatever level the audience will accept.
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