Jody McCrea

Movie Actor

Birthday September 6, 1934

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Apr 4, 2009 (74)

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About

He became known as a slow-witted Deadhead in the Beach Party films of the 1960's. He produced the 1970 film, Cry Blood, Apache, and starred as Pitcalin.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Army Special Services before hosting the TV show, Country Style, USA.

Trivia

He was a serious body builder and the only member of the Beach Party cast who could actually surf.

Family Life

He co-starred with his father Joel in the western series, Wichita Town.

Associated With

He appeared in several westerns in his time, including 1962's The Broken Land, which starred Jack Nicholson.