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Oct 20, 1990 · Added: Oct 12, 2002. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 6848422. Source citation. Actor. Born in South Pasadena, California, he was a popular leading man in over 90 films during his nearly 50 year career. After graduation from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1928, he worked as an extra before landing a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ...
Feb 7, 2018 · His father, David, was the middle son of Joel McCrea and Dee. Joel McCrea, who was in 95 movies including “The Oklahoman” and “Fort Massacre,” died in 1990. His wife, who has 57 credits ...
McCrea, Joel (1905-1990)Although he liked doing Westerns best, Joel McCrea also appeared in some of the best comedy films of the early 1940s, such as The Palm Beach Story (1942), Sullivan's Travels (1941), and The More the Merrier (1943). A versatile actor, he also excelled in dramas and thrillers, including These Three (1936), Dead End (1937 ...
Joel McCrea appeared as Marshal Mike Dunbar. Jody McCrea did not portray the role of Joel's son on the program but as the deputy marshal, Ben Matheson. 1960s roles. McCrea had a small role in All Hands on Deck (1961) and could be seen in the episode, "The Wrestler" on the ABC situation comedy, Guestward Ho!, starring Joanne Dru.
Oct 21, 1990 · LOS ANGELES - Joel McCrea, a real-life cowboy who became one of the best of Hollywood's make-believe saddle heroes, died yesterday at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 84. Eileen Singer Brown, hospital supervisor, said Mr. McCrea died at 4:50 a.m. yesterday of pulmonary complications.
1. Foreign Correspondent (1940) “Foreign Correspondent” is a thriller film that stars Joel McCrea in the lead role. The film tells the story of an American reporter who becomes involved in a conspiracy to start a war in Europe. McCrea delivers a strong performance as the determined and resourceful reporter, showcasing his on-screen charisma ...
Joel McCrea was born in Pasadena. He worked as a stunt double and horse holder for cowboy stars, William S. Hart and Tom Mix, while still in high school. His nude scene with Dolores del Rio in the 1932 film, Bird of Paradise, caused an uproar among conservative communities. Joel McCrea was a Scorpio and was born in the G.I. Generation.
