Tall, rugged James Craig's career as a contract player at MGM blossomed in the 1940's, mainly due to his resemblance to the 'King of Hollywood' 'Clark Gable' . However, before long, Mr. Gable returned from the war and it was back to low budget horse operas for James Craig. After working in episodic television for several years in the 60's, he called it a day and turned his talents towards a lucrative career in real estate.
He was name-dropped several times in the novel Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal , as the eponymous heros favorite and most romantically desirable movie star.
Following his movie career, he became a wealthy real estate salesman.
He died of lung cancer at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, CA.
Became a father for the 1st time at age 27 when his 1st wife Mary gave birth to their son James Craig Meador on December 27, 1939.
Became a father for the 2nd time at age 33 when his 1st wife Mary gave birth to their son Robert Craig Meador on March 3, 1945.
His son Robert died on April 19, 1948 aged 3.
Became a father for the 3rd time at age 35 when his 1st wife Mary gave birth to their daughter Diane Ray Craig Meador on March 1, 1947.
Became a father for the 4th time at age 44 when his 1st wife Mary gave birth to their son Michael Craig Meador on June 18, 1956.
Detroit chief of police.
