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Joel Albert McCrea (November 5, 1905 – October 20, 1990) was an American actor whose career spanned a wide variety of genres over almost five decades, including comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, adventures, and Westerns, for which he became best known.
Joel McCrea. Actor: Sullivan's Travels. One of the great stars of American Westerns, and a very popular leading man in non-Westerns as well. He was born and raised in the surroundings of Hollywood and as a boy became interested in the movies that were being made all around.
- November 5, 1905
- October 20, 1990
Joel McCrea. Actor: Sullivan's Travels. One of the great stars of American Westerns, and a very popular leading man in non-Westerns as well. He was born and raised in the surroundings of Hollywood and as a boy became interested in the movies that were being made all around.
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- South Pasadena, California, USA
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 15, 2024 · Joel McCrea (born November 5, 1905, South Pasadena, California, U.S.—died October 20, 1990, Woodland Hills, California) was an American motion-picture actor of the 1930s and ’40s. McCrea was the son of a utility company executive.
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Oct 21, 1990 · Joel McCrea, a tall, trim, ruggedly handsome actor who radiated a casual, amiable image in 80 movies, many of them westerns, died yesterday of pulmonary complications at the Motion Picture...
Joel McCrea, the star of many westerns and romances, shares his memories of Gary Cooper, Hitchcock, and his ranch life in this exclusive 1982 interview. Learn about his career, his marriage, and his views on anti-heroes and cursing in films.
Joel Albert McCrea (November 5, 1905 – October 20, 1990) was an American actor. His career began in the late 1920s in movies such as The Fair Co-Ed (1927) and The Five O'Clock Girl (1928). He had a starring role in the Western movie Wells Fargo (1937) and Union Pacific (1939).
