Joel McCrea - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 05, 1905 |
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| Died | October 20, 1990 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | South Pasadena, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Joel McCrea's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in classic Westerns and adventure films, including 'Sullivan's Travels' and 'Ride the High Country'. |
Intro
Joel McCrea was an American actor best known for his work in Westerns and adventure films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Over his five-decade career, McCrea appeared in more than 90 films and became known for his understated style and robust screen presence.
Early Life & Background
Joel McCrea was born in South Pasadena, California, to Lou Whipple and Thomas McCrea. He attended Hollywood High School and later studied at Pomona College, where he developed an interest in acting. Growing up in the Los Angeles area, McCrea had early exposure to the film industry and worked as an extra and stunt double before rising to fame.
Career Highlights
- Starred in over 90 films spanning several genres, notably Westerns and comedies.
- Best known for 'Sullivan's Travels' (1941), 'The More the Merrier' (1943), and 'Ride the High Country' (1962).
- Worked with renowned directors such as Alfred Hitchcock ('Foreign Correspondent') and Preston Sturges ('Sullivan's Travels').
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trivia
- Was an avid rancher and spent much of his later life on his ranch in California.
- Often refused to take roles in violent or morally questionable films, adhering to strong personal values.
FAQs
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Joel McCrea was born the 5 November 1905.
South Pasadena, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 5th, 1905, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 5th, 1905 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When the Mists Have Rolled Away by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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