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Jody McCrea (1934–2009)

Actor | Producer

Just as strapping (6' 3") and amiably handsome as his actor/father, Joel McCrea, Jody was born Joel Dee McCrea on September 6, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, and bore a strong resemblance to his famous namesake. The oldest of three children, his mother was actress Frances Dee and his two younger brothers are David McCrea and Peter McCrea... See full bio »

Born:

Joel Dee McCrea
in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:

(age 74) in Roswell, New Mexico, USA
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1985 Lady Street Fighter (video)
Pollitt (as Joel D. McCrea)
 
1972 November Children
 
1970 Cry Blood, Apache
Pitcalin
 
1970 The Girls from Thunder Strip
Pike
 
1969 Scream Free!
Agent #1 (as Joel Dee McCrea)
 
1967 Sam
 
1967 The Glory Stompers
Darryl
 
1965 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
Julius 'Bulldog' Sweetley
– Three on an Island (1965) … Julius 'Bulldog' Sweetley
 
1965 How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
Bonehead
 
1965 Beach Blanket Bingo
Bonehead
 
1965 Wagon Train (TV series)
Calvin
– The Betsy Blee Smith Story (1965) … Calvin
 
1965 Major Dundee
Lt. Brannin (uncredited)
 
1965 Young Fury
Stone
 
1964 Pajama Party
Big Lunk
 
1964 Bikini Beach
Deadhead
 
1964 Muscle Beach Party
Deadhead
 
1964 The Greatest Show on Earth (TV series)
Patrick O'Kelley
– Clancy (1964) … Patrick O'Kelley
 
1964 Law of the Lawless
Pete Stone
 
1963 Beach Party
Deadhead
 
1963 Operation Bikini
Seaman William Sherman
 
1962 Young Guns of Texas
Jeff Shelby
 
1962 Death Valley Days (TV series)
Lt. John F. Pershing
– To Walk with Greatness (1962) … Lt. John F. Pershing
 
1962 The Broken Land
Deputy Ed Flynn
 
1961 Force of Impulse
Phil Anderson
 
1961 Guestward Ho! (TV series)
Danny 'Brave Eagle'
– The Wrestler (1961) … Danny 'Brave Eagle'
 
1961 All Hands on Deck
Lt. (j.g.) Schuyler
 
1959-1960 Wichita Town (TV series)
Ben Matheson / Deputy Ben Matheson
– The Legend of Tom Horn (1960) … Ben Matheson
– Paid in Full (1960) … Ben Matheson
– Second Chance (1960) … Ben Matheson
– The Hanging Judge (1960) … Ben Matheson
– The Frontiersman (1960) … Ben Matheson
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1958 The Restless Years
Bruce Mitchell
 
1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– The Last of the Belles (1958)
 
1958 Lafayette Escadrille
Tom Hitchcock
 
1958 Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (TV series)
Jerry Turner
– The Criminal Collie (1958) … Jerry Turner
 
1957 Gunsight Ridge
Groom
 
1957 Trooper Hook
Trooper Whittaker (uncredited)
 
1957 The Monster That Challenged the World
Seaman Fred Johnson
 
1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Bobby Applegate
– Babe in the Woods (1957) … Bobby Applegate
 
1956-1957 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Bill / Dave / Lou
– Fighting for Happiness (1957) … Lou
– George's Blue Tweed Suit (1956) … Dave
– Return to California (1956) … Bill
 
1956 Naked Gun
Young man
 
1956 The First Texan
Lt. Baker
 
1956 Chevron Hall of Stars (TV series)
Danny
– Flowers for Charlie McDaniels (1956) … Danny
 
1955 Lucy Gallant
Tom Dunning (uncredited)
 
1955 Wichita
Gunmman (uncredited)
 
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1970 Cry Blood, Apache (producer)
 
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1972 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Joel McCrea (1972) … Himself
 
1960 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1959 Country Style, U.S.A. (TV series short)
Himself - Host
– Episode #3.1 (1959) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.10 (1959) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.11 (1959) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.12 (1959) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.13 (1959) … Himself - Host
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Personal Details

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Joel D. McCrea | Joel Dee McCrea

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Trivia:

Older brother of David McCrea and Peter McCrea. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo