Actor
Joel McCrea
A versatile leading man, Joel McCrea defies typecasting as he navigates the shifting landscapes of Hollywood, from comedy to Westerns, proving his enduring talent across five decades of cinema.
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Biography
Joel Albert McCrea was an American actor known for his versatility across multiple film genres. Over nearly five decades, he appeared in a wide range of roles in comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, adventures, and Westerns. McCrea became particularly associated with Westerns, in which he established a strong reputation as a leading man. His long and varied career showcased his ability to adapt to different styles and genres, earning him a lasting place in Hollywood history.
Filmography · 85 of 85
Actor
85 credits
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey(1984)
Self
Film
Mustang Country(1976)
Dan
Film
The Great American Cowboy(1974)
Narrator
Film
The Young Rounders(1971)
Actor
Film
Ride the High Country(1962)
Steve Judd
Film
The Crowning Experience(1960)
Prologue narrator
Film
The Gunfight at Dodge City(1959)
Bat Masterson
Film
Fort Massacre(1958)
Sgt. Vinson
Film
Cattle Empire(1958)
John Cord
Film
Gunsight Ridge(1957)
Mike Ryan
Film
The Oklahoman(1957)
John
Film
The Tall Stranger(1957)
Ned Bannon
Film
Trooper Hook(1957)
Sgt. Clovis Hook
Film
The First Texan(1956)
Sam Houston
Film
Stranger on Horseback(1955)
Judge Rick Thorne
Film
Wichita(1955)
Wyatt Earp
Film
Border River(1954)
Clete Mattson
Film
Black Horse Canyon(1954)
Del Rockwell
Film
The Lone Hand(1953)
Zachary Hallock
Film
Shoot First(1953)
Taine
Film
The San Francisco Story(1952)
Rick Nelson
Film
Cattle Drive(1951)
Dan Mathews
Film
Stars in My Crown(1950)
Josiah Doziah Gray
Film
The Outriders(1950)
Will Owen
Film
Saddle Tramp(1950)
Chuck Conner
Film
Frenchie(1950)
Sheriff Tom Banning
Film
Colorado Territory(1949)
Wes McQueen
Film
South of St. Louis(1949)
Kip Davis
Film
Four Faces West(1948)
Ross McEwen
Film
Ramrod(1947)
Dave Nash
Film
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