Gerald McRaney's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Jericho Johnston Gr… Deadwood George Hearst Undercovers Carlton Shaw Simon & Simon Rick Simon Major Dad Maj. John D… Promised Land Russell Gre… Police Woman Comet Central Park West Adam Brock

Main Movie Roles 2010 - Get Low 2010 - The A-Team

BIOGRAPHY:

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


TRIVIA:

• Underwent surgery at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to remove a cancerous tumor
• Tested for the role of "Luke Duke" on _"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)_ (qv).
• Of Scottish and Choctaw Indian heritage.
• He attended the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss")
• His son is deaf.