Gerald McRaney

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Characters played by Gerald McRaney

George Hearst — Deadwood (2004)

Powerful industrialist making a brief appearance in Deadwood, representing eastern capital.

Owens — Focus (2015)

Garriga’s head of security who captures Nicky and Jess. He shoots Nicky, triggering a crisis that leads to Garriga fleeing. The shooting is later revealed to be a staged misdirection tactic. Owens is ultimately revealed to be Nicky’s estranged father, Bucky, who takes all the money and departs after warning them about the dangers of love in their profession.

Johnston Green — Jericho (2006)

Johnston Green is the mayor of Jericho and Jake Green's father. After the attacks, he helps lead the town through the crisis and joins Jake and Robert Hawkins in a counterattack against New Bern. He is mortally wounded during the fighting, making his sacrifice a major turning point for Jake and Jericho.

General Morrison — The A-Team (2010)

Hannibal's commanding officer who authorizes a risky mission. He secretly orchestrates a plot with Lynch and Pike to steal the plates, fakes his death, and is ultimately killed in a CIA airstrike.

Bastian's Father — The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Grieving widower struggling to connect with his son.

Tuck Hostetler — The Best of Me (2014)

A local mechanic who takes Dawson in after Dawson leaves his abusive family. Having lost his wife, Tuck becomes Dawson's surrogate father and later leaves final wishes intended to bring Dawson and Amanda back together.

Lieutenant General George S. Patton — Ike: Countdown to D-Day (2004)

Highly skilled armored warfare commander whose abrasive temperament and press remarks require correction, though his tactical expertise is strategically vital for the post-invasion push.

Judge Ernest Blacker — The Disappointments Room (2016)

The former owner of the estate and father of Laura Blacker. Dana learns that he imprisoned his disabled daughter in the house's hidden attic room; a vision shows him murdering Laura with a hammer despite his wife's attempt to intervene. He appears to Dana as a threatening presence and is seen at the window as the family leaves.

Rev. Gus Horton — Get Low (2010)

The local reverend whose church Felix visits to request a funeral party. He initially refuses the request and later attends Felix's burial.

Calvin — Heart of the Country (2013)

Calvin is Faith's father and the welcoming owner of the rural home she considers her true home. He is suffering from an advanced tumor and needs treatment from a leading specialist in New York, creating financial pressure for the family. He also challenges Luke's moral and legal reasoning about refusing a plea deal.

Ray Preston — Saving Shiloh (2006)

Strict and principled father who struggles with moral dilemmas.

Rev. Jake Owens — Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015)

Community pastor and spiritual anchor. Provides consistent faith-based support, helping the Parton family navigate devastating tragedies, economic hardship, and life-threatening crises across both films.

Career Overview

Gerald McRaney has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Dolly Parton's Christmases of Many Colors Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Simon & Simon, Focus, The A-Team. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
98
Birth Date
1947-08-19
Birth Place
Collins, Mississippi, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q325687), public domain (CC0).