Gerald Mc Raney

Biography for Gerald Mc Raney

McRaney holds the distinction of being the last guest star to meet Matt Dillon in a gunfight on "Gunsmoke" (1955) - in the episode "Hard Labor", first broadcast February 24, 1975 (he lost). In fact, in the early portion of Gerald McRaney's career he almost always played the villain; but, since his first series, "Simon and Simon", hit it big, he's played mostly good guys. The character of passionate but irresponsible Rick Simon gave McRaney the opportunity to play a dramatic role with a comedic edge. A second hit series, "Major Dad", showcased his talent for comedy. McRaney met and fell in love with fellow southerner Delta Burke when she guest-starred on "Simon and Simon". He later appeared on her series, "Designing Women", as her ex-husband, although it is an unwritten rule that actors with current series don't do guest roles; they were married not long after.

More than thirty appearances in TV series, more than forty roles since the 1970s, Gerald Mc Raney is one of his humble and prolific actors. His role as irresponsible in Simon & Simon allowed him to obtain his first important role in a series.

It is on the set that he meets his third wife, Delta Burke.

For eight years, he therefore interpreted the lazy but effective detective before producing and playing for 4 years, Major Dad, a military and comic sitcom. Since then, he has continued to play in many TV movies.

Gerald Mcraney is an American actor known for playing in many television series during his career. He was born on August 19, 1947 in Collins, Mississippi.

McRaney began his acting career in the 1970s, playing in television series such as "Simon & Simon" and "Major Dad". He also played in films like "Mississippi Burning" and "Blue Sky".

More recently, McRaney played in the series "This is us" as Dr. K, the doctor who takes care of the main character, Randall Pearson. He also played in the series "House of Cards" as Raymond Tusk, a powerful businessman and political advisor.

Apart from his acting career, McRaney is also an experienced pilot and a reaction aircraft collector. He has been married to actress Delta Burke since 1989.

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Filmography

Trivia

• Of Scottish and Chowtaw Indian heritage.
• Underwent surgery at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to remove a cancerous tumor.

Quotes

"It occurs to me that the only way you can have a positive effect on people's lives through your work is by filling the loneliness -- letting people know they're not in this thing alone."

Family

• Spouse : Delta Burke (28 May 1989 - present), Pat Moran (1981 - ?) (divorced) 1 daughter, Beverly Root (1967 - 1971) (divorced) 2 children.
• His son is deaf.

Author of the card

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals
• Last update: 15/10/2007 by abdest