Gerald McRaney
Biography
Gerald McRaney is an American television and film actor. He was born on August 19, 1947, in Collins, Mississippi, USA. McRaney has appeared in numerous television shows, including Simon & Simon, Major Dad, Promised Land, House of Cards, NCIS: Los Angeles, Jericho, Deadwood, Castle, Longmire, and This Is Us. He has also had recurring roles in several series. McRaney's work has earned him recognition, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in This Is Us. He has been active in the entertainment industry for many years, with over 114 known credits to his name.
Career overview
Gerald McRaney is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Simon & Simon, Major Dad, Promised Land, House of Cards, and NCIS: Los Angeles. McRaney has also had recurring roles in several series, such as Castle and This Is Us. In the latter, he played the role of Dr. Nathan Katowski, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
McRaney's television career spans multiple genres and networks. He has worked with various production companies and studios, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances have been well-received by audiences and critics alike, contributing to his long-standing career in the entertainment industry.
Throughout his career, McRaney has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 114 known credits to his name. His extensive experience in television has allowed him to take on a wide range of roles, from starring in his own series to guest appearances in popular dramas.
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126 titles- Paradise (2025) as Kane Bradford
- Murdaugh: Death in the Family (2025) as Randolph Murdaugh
- Duncanville (2020) as Dick Harris (voice)
- Filthy Rich (2020) as Eugene Monreaux
- Dolly Parton's Heartstrings (2019) as Tom
- A Violent Separation (2019) as Tom Campbell
- Deadwood: The Movie (2019) as George Hearst
- A Million Little Things (2018) as Lenny Farache
- Santa Clarita Diet (2017) as Ed Thune
- 24: Legacy (2017) as Henry Donovan
- This Is Us (2016) as Nathan Katowski
- Shooter (2016) as Red Bama Sr.
- The Disappointments Room (2016) as Judge Ernest Blacker
- Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016) as Rev. Jake Owens
- Focus (2015) as Owens
- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015) as Rev. Jake Owens
- Manhattan (2014) as Sec. Hentry Stimson
- The Best of Me (2014) as Tuck Hostetler
- House of Cards (2013) as Raymond Tusk
- Heart of the Country (2013) as Calvin
- Longmire (2012) as Barlow Connally
- Longmire (2012) as Barlow
- Red Tails (2012) as Lieutenant General Luntz
- Fairly Legal (2011) as Judge David Nicastro
- Justified (2010) as Josiah Cairn
- The A-Team (2010) as General Morrison
- The A-Team (2010) Stunt Double
- Undercovers (2010) as Carlton Shaw
- Get Low (2010) as Rev. Gus Horton
- Castle (2009) as Mason Wood
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Hollace Kilbride
- Jericho (2006) as Johnston Green
- Saving Shiloh (2006) as Ray Preston
- Deadwood (2004) as George Hearst
- Ike: Countdown to D-Day (2004) as Lieutenant General George S. Patton
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Royal Scott
- Mister Sterling (2003) as Burt Gammel
- The Designing Women Reunion (2003)
- Going for Broke (2003) as Jim Bancroft
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Harrison Fisher
- Hansel & Gretel (2002) as Father
- Tornado Warning (2002) as Dr. Jake Arledge
- Danger Beneath the Sea (2001) as Admiral Eugene Justice
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Eli Schindler
- Comanche (2000) as Col. Samuel Sturgis
- Take Me Home: The John Denver Story (2000) as Dutch
- The Making of Comanche (2000) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Old West (voice)
- The West Wing (1999) as Alan Adamle
- Third Watch (1999) as Glen Hobart
- A Holiday Romance (1999) as Cal Peterson
- A Nightmare Come True (1997) as Don Zarn
- A Thousand Men and a Baby (1997) as Capt. John 'Chick' Hayward
- Promised Land (1996) as Russell Greene
- JAG (1995) as Sergeant Major Charvis Krohn
- Central Park West (1995) as Adam Brock
- Nothing Lasts Forever (1995) as Dr. Lawrence Barker
- Women of the House (1995) as Dash Goff
- The Stranger Beside Me (1995) as Dave Morgan
- Not Our Son (1995) as George Keller
- Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995) as Rick Simon
- Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou (1995) as Jake Lassiter
- Fast Forward (1995) as Alex (Adult)
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Russell Greene
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Joe Patcherik
- Burke's Law (1994) as Ronnie Gelico
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Cal Morris
- Motorcycle Gang (1994) as Cal Morris
- Someone She Knows (1994) as Frank Mayfield
- Deadly Vows (1994) as Tom Weston
- D-Day: The Total Story (1994) as Host
- Armed and Innocent (1994) as Bobby Lee Holland
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Det. Andy Ruggio
- Scattered Dreams (1993) as George Messenger
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1991) as Howard Danner
- Fatal Friendship (1991) as Hank Landrum
- Love and Curses... and All That Jazz (1991) as Ross
- Love and Curses... and All That Jazz (1991) Director
- Blind Vengeance (1990) as Garr Hagar
- Blind Vengeance (1990) Executive Producer
- Vestige of Honor (1990) as Major Falon
- Coach (1989) as Jim Collins
- Major Dad (1989) as John D. MacGillis
- Murder on the Moon (1989) as Dennis Huff
- The People Across the Lake (1988) as Chuck Yoman
- Where the Hell's That Gold?!!? (1988) as Jones
- A Hobo's Christmas (1987) as Charlie Grovner
- A Woman's Guide to Firearms (1987) as Self - Host
- Designing Women (1986) as Dash Goff
- Easy Prey (1986) as Christopher Wilder
- Jackals (1986) as Jake Wheeler
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Terry Folger
- The NeverEnding Story (1984) as Bastian's Father
- City Killer (1984) as Lieutenant 'Eck' Eckford
- The Haunting Passion (1983) as Dan Evans
- Memories Never Die (1982) as Howdy Tilford
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Rick Simon
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Rick Simon
- The Aliens Are Coming (1980) as Patrolman Ashley
- Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980) as Cliff Sulkes
- Where the Ladies Go (1980) as Merle Johnson
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Harry Owens
- Women in White (1979) as Dr. Gus Henderson
- The Jordan Chance (1978) as Sid Burton
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Denny Kayle
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Sam Roberts
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Colin Roark
- CHiPs (1977) as Demick
- Logan's Run (1977) as Gera
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Co-Pilot
- The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977) as Denny Kayle
- Keep Off My Grass! (1975) as David Sherman
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Jerryl
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Irv
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Manager
- The Rockford Files (1974) as John Pleasance
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Bob Marsh
- Police Woman (1974) as Comet
- The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One (1974) as Smith
- The Brain Machine (1972) as Willie West
- His Wife's Habit (1970) as Terrance Bradford
- The Night of Bloody Horror (1969) as Wesley Stuart
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Tim Ryder
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Gentry
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lonnie Colby
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pete Murphy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gerald McRaney best known for?
Gerald McRaney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paradise (2025), Duncanville (2020), Deadwood: The Movie (2019), A Million Little Things (2018).
When and where was Gerald McRaney born?
Gerald McRaney was born on August 19, 1947 in Collins, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Gerald McRaney have?
Gerald McRaney has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.
What is Gerald McRaney's background in cinema and television?
Gerald McRaney is an American television and film actor. He was born on August 19, 1947, in Collins, Mississippi, USA. McRaney has appeared in numerous television shows, including Simon & Simon, Major Dad, Promised Land, House of Cards, NCIS: Los Angeles, Jericho, Deadwood, Castle, Longmire, and This Is Us. He has also...