Name: Gerald McRaney
Date of Birth: 19 August 1947 McRaney holds the distinction of being the last guest star to meet "Matt Dillon" in a gunfight on _"Gunsmoke" (1955)_ (qv) - 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 & Simon" (1981)_ (qv), hit it big, he's played mostly good guys. The character of passionate but irresponsible "Rick Simon" gave McRaney the opportunity to play a dramati... c role with a comedic edge. A second hit series, _"Major Dad" (1989)_ (qv), showcased his talent for comedy. McRaney met and fell in love with fellow southerner 'Delta Burke' (qv) when she guest-starred on _"Simon & Simon" (1981)_ (qv). He later appeared on her series, _"Designing Women" (1986)_ (qv), 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.Read more Gerald McRaney movies (actor)User Comments |
