Gerald McRainey is an American film actor, famed for the series "Simon and Simon", "Promised Land", "Agent X". The actor also appeared in the crime television series Castle.
Biography. The origins
The biography of Gerald McRainey began in Collins (Mississippi) in 1947. The parents of the future actor were Clyde and Edna McRainey.
After leaving school, Gerald entered the University of Mississippi, which he graduated in 1968. After college, McRainey worked for some time in oil fields.
Carier start
On the big screen, Gerald MacRany made his debut in 1969. He starred in the low-budget slasher Night of Bloody Horror. A year later, the sequel to this horror movie, Women and Bloody Horror, was released, in which the role of Terrence Bradford was played by Gerald McRainey. Films did not catch on and went past most moviegoers.
After an unsuccessful start to an acting career in low-budget horror films, McRainey focused on television series.
TV series roles
McRainey's television career began in the late 60s. The young actor played in several episodes of the television series in the Western genre "Smoke from the barrel." The series was nominated four times for the Golden Globe Award.
McRainey also got a role in the detective television series "FBI". The television series was nominated for Golden Globe and Emmy awards, but by the end of season 9, its popularity had fallen dramatically, and the project was suspended until 1981.
In another popular detective series, Streets of San Francisco, the actor played a supporting role.
From 1978 to 1982, McRainey starred in the television series The Incredible Hulk, in which he played Frank Rhodes.
In the detective television series "She wrote the murder," the actor played Terry Folger. "She wrote the murder" was released for 12 years - from 1984 to 1996 - and was one of the most popular detective series of its time.
The next project in the television filmography McRainey was the television detective "Murder in the Moonlight", in which he got the main role. The director of the picture was Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
In 2006, the broadcast of the post-apocalyptic Jericho series began, in which Gerald MacRainey embodied the character of Johnston Green. Johnston regularly appears in the first season of the television series, he is the father of the protagonist Jake Green. Johnston Green is a strong and courageous man, ready for anything for his family and the public good.
The first season of the television series was watched by more than 9 million viewers - a good indicator for a fantastic series. Comics were created based on Jericho. There are also rumors that a feature film will be shot based on the series.
In the television series Deadwood, which was also released in 2006, McRainey played Senator George Hurst, a real historical character who lived in the 19th century.
In the popular political thriller "House of Cards" a small role, the role of billionaire Raymond Task, was played by Gerald MacRainey. A photo of the actor is presented in the article.
Careers in Feature Films
In 1984, the actor played the most important role in the full-length movie of his entire career - he got one of the main roles in the fantastic film "Endless Story", based on the novel by Michael Ende. Despite the modest box office, the film eventually acquired the status of a cult and still has not lost popularity.
In 1986, Gerald McRainey was approved for the lead role in the action movie Gary Grillo "The Jackals." The film was not particularly popular in the United States and is still not widely known.
One of the best feature films in McRainey’s career is The Best in Me. The plot of the picture is based on the novel of Nicholas Sparks, a popular American writer, whom all movie fans know from the book "Diary of Memory." In the picture, McRainey played Tuck Hasteler - a good old widower who gives shelter to the protagonist, saving him from the bullying of his alcoholic father.
The film was well received by critics, but the box office was small - just $ 35 million.
Another interesting film in the actor’s career is the Horror Room of Disappointment, which was released in 2016. The director of the picture was DJ Caruso, who had previously worked on the projects "I am the Fourth" and "On the Hook". Despite the strong cast, the film hopelessly failed at the box office, without even recouping its modest budget. However, he found his fans among fans of mystical horrors.
Personal life
In 1967, while still in college, Gerald McRainey married Beverly Routh. In this marriage two children were born. In 1971, the couple divorced.
From 1981 to 1989, the actor was married to Pat Morgan.
In 1989, McRainey married for the third time, actress Delta Bourke.
Gerald McRainey actively supports soldiers and veterans, although he himself never fought. He visited soldiers and sailors several times during the Gulf War (1990-1991).
As for the political views of the actor, he considers himself a conservative Republican. Gerald McRainey is a member of the United States National Rifle Organization.