Joel McCrea
American actor (1905–1990)
1905 — 1990
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1905–1990)
Born
November 5, 1905
Died
1990 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, television actor, film actor
United StatesBorn in CaliforniaDied in Woodland Hills
1905
Born in California (1905-11-05)
1990
Died in Woodland Hills
About
Joel Albert McCrea was an American actor whose career spanned a wide variety of genres over almost five decades, including comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, adventures, and Westerns, for which he became best known.
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Who is Joel McCrea?+
Joel Albert McCrea was an American actor whose career spanned a wide variety of genres over almost five decades, including comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, adventures, and Westerns, for which he became best known.
What does the name Joel mean?+
The name Joel means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is of English origin.
When was Joel McCrea born?+
Joel McCrea was born on November 5, 1905.
When did Joel McCrea die?+
Joel McCrea died in 1990, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.
The name Joel is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Joel
Joel — November 5, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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