Jim McKrell
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Jim McKrell | |
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 McKrell in Gremlins (1984) | |
| Born | James MacKrell October 12, 1937 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–2016 |
| Spouse | Cathy MacKrell |
| Children | 4 |
James McKrell (October 12, 1937, also written MacKrell), sometimes known on-air as Jimmy Kaye, is a retired American actor, radio host, and television personality, best known for hosting television game shows such as Celebrity Sweepstakes[1] and The Game Game and appearing in films and television throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, including Gremlins.
Show business career
Jim McKrell was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 12, 1937. His father Rev. James K. "Uncle Mac" MacKrell, Sr. was a radio personality on KCUL radio station in Fort Worth, Texas.
McKrell's career in broadcasting spanned five decades, beginning in the 1970s. Among his notable appearances were hosting the shows
Additionally, McKrell acted in films and television, including
McKrell was also a semi-prolific advertiser. He became a corporate spokesman for Chevrolet and Disney, and he appeared in advertisements for Whirlpool, Serta, Goodyear, Mattel, Oster, Radio Shack, Entex, Toyota, Exxon, Xerox, Shell, and Coca-Cola as well as television
McKrell also worked in radio] His credits include
Later career and retirement
Later in his career, McKrell took increasing roles in voiceover projects, including in the film Imps*. In 2009, he published the novel Down from the Mountain: the Story of Bandit and the Wolf, which received positive critical response.
In 2016, McKrell played the lead role in the film Last Man Club. His performance received particular praise, and for it, he won the Best Actor - Feature Award at the Action on Film International Film Festival.[2] Following the film, McKrell ostensibly retired from show business.
McKrell now lives near Conroe, Texas.
References
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ "Last Man Club Festival Nominations and Wins". KLAW 101. Retrieved 2023-04-30.