Photo: United Artists studio photographer / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Joel McCrea is the sort of classic Hollywood leading man I think gets underrated today. Over a hundred films across nearly five decades, and he could move from comedy to romance to thriller before settling into the Westerns that defined him. What I respect is the steadiness, no scandal-driven legend, just a tall, reliable presence who kept working from the silent era into the 1970s. That Pomona College background and the Walk of Fame star feel earned rather than gifted. To me he embodies the dependable craftsman of old Hollywood, the kind of actor studios built around because audiences simply trusted his face.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel McCrea
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョエル・マクリー
- Reading
- じょえる・まくりー
- Born
- November 5, 1905 – October 20, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- California, United States
- Height
- 189 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Pomona College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joel McCrea born?
November 5, 1905 – October 20, 1990.
Where is Joel McCrea from?
Joel McCrea is from California, United States.
What does Joel McCrea do?
Joel McCrea works as actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Joel McCrea?
Joel McCrea is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.