James Craig (actor)

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James Craig

from the trailer for Boy's Ranch (1946)
Born James Meador
February 1, 1912
Nashville, Tennessee
Died June 28, 1985
Santa Ana, California
Occupation Film actor

James Craig (February 1, 1912June 28, 1985) was an American actor.

After graduating from the Rice Institute, Craig began appearing in films in 1937, most often in B-movies and serials. In 1939, he appeared in the Three Stooges' Oil's Well that Ends Well. He received critical praise (and a step up to A movies) when he played a New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul in All That Money Can Buy (1941). He also appeared in the films The Man They Could Not Hang (1939), Kitty Foyle (1940), Lost Angel (1943), The Human Comedy (1943), Kismet (1944), Gentle Annie (1944), Side Street (1950) and Naked in the Sun (1957).

After retiring from films, Craig became a successful real estate agent. He died of lung cancer at the age of 74.

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NAME Craig, James
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Meador, James
SHORT DESCRIPTION Film actor
DATE OF BIRTH February 1, 1912
PLACE OF BIRTH Nashville, Tennessee
DATE OF DEATH June 28, 1985
PLACE OF DEATH Santa Ana, California