Gerald McRaney
Collins' most famous native son
(article and pictures provided by Covington County Chamber
of Commerce)
Television and movie celebrity Gerald McRaney is Collins' most famous native
son. A consummate actor, whose life has been shaped by his Southern roots,
McRaney has starred in numerous television shows and motion pictures. He
is best known for his TV roles in the series Simon and Simon, Major Dad,
and Promised Land.
By the time McRaney got to high school, the family was living on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast in Long Beach. When a knee injury sidelined his football carrer,
the only activity he found still open was the drama club. He was encouraged
by his early performances. None of his classmates are surprised by his success.
The inscription in his yearbook reads, " Good luck with your acting," and
was signed by most of his class.
The busy actor and his wife, Delta Burke, live in New Orleans. He often returns
to Collins to visit family and participate in activities such as the Okatoma
Festival.
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This article was reproduced from the "Collins,
Mississippi: Home of Gerald McRaney" brochure provided by the Covington
County Chamber of Commerce.
For more information contact the Covington County Chamber of Commerce, P.O.
Box 1595, Collins, Mississippi 39428,
Phone (601)765-6012
Email: Marie Shoemake
(Executive Director)
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Other websites featuring Gerald McRaney:
The Simon and Simon Fan Site
and Web Ring
The Official Website of Promised Land
E!Online's
Gerald McRaney Movie List
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