| farah ashraf |
American actor, born in South Pasadena, California, USA on November 5, 1905. He received a Star Award on the Walk of Fame in 1960, a Trustee Award in 1976 for the movie Mustang Country, a Silver Medal Award in 1982 and a Golden Boot Award in 1987. He got married to Frances Dee (1933-1990), with whom he had three children, and remained with her until he died. He is the father of actor "Jody McCrea" as well as David and Peter. He was one of the stars of western films (cowboys), as he enjoyed great popularity in those films and others. He learned acting at Pomona College and gained experience working in theaters in Pasadena with stars. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1928, he worked in real estate to become a millionaire. He got a contract with MGM and then a better contract with RKO and worked in romantic and comedy dramas. Among his most important works are: The Most Dangerous Game (1932), Foreign Correspondent (1940), and Sullivan's Travels (1941). He died on October 20, 1990 in Woodland Los Angeles, California, USA, from complications of lung diseases.
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