James McEachin (born May 20, 1930 in Rennert, North Carolina) is an American actor, now retired. He is best known for Play Misty for Me, Every Which Way but Loose, and the Perry Mason reunion movies.
McEachin was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for U.S. Army infantry service in The Korean War. He was long married to the late Lois Emma Davis and the couple have three children.
Works with James McEachin:
Film
- 1966 The Black Klansman: Lonnie
- 1968 Where Were You When The Lights Went Out: Policeman (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1968 The Legend of Lylah Clare: Reporter
- 1968 Coogans Bluff: Man
- 1968 If He Hollers Let Him Go: Defense Counsel
- 1968 Uptight: Mello
- 1969 True Grit: Judge Parker’s Bailiff
- 1969 The Undefeated: Jimmy Collins
- 1969 Hello, Dolly!: Laborer
- 1970 The Lawyer: Striker
- 1970 The Brotherhood Of The Bell: Police Detective (TV Movie)
- 1971 DA Conspiracy To Kill: Eddie Jewell (TV Movie)
- 1971 The Neon Ceiling: Highway Patrolman (TV Movie)
- 1971 Play Misty for Me: Al Monte
- 1971 Crosscurrent: Don Cope (TV Movie)
- 1972 Welcome Home Johnny Bristol: Loughton (TV Movie)
- 1972 Buck And The Preacher: Kingston
- 1972 The Groundstar Conspiracy: Bender
- 1972 Fuzz: Det. Arthur Brown
- 1972 Short Walk To Daylight: Ed (TV Movie)
- 1972 That Certain Summer: Mr. Early. The Conductor (TV Movie)
- 1972 The Judge And Jake Wyler: Quint (TV Movie)
- 1973 The Alpha Caper: Scat (TV Movie)
- 1974 Christina: Donovan
- 1975 The Dead Don't Die: Frankie Specht (TV Movie)
- 1978 Lawman Without A Gun: Harris McIntyre (TV Movie)
- 1978 Every Which Way but Loose: Herb
- 1979 Samurai: Richardson (TV Movie)
- 1980 Gridlock: Speed-O (TV Movie)
- 1982 Honeyboy: Nate Walker (TV Movie)
- 1983 Allison Sydney Harrison: Lt. Jesse Herman (TV Movie)
- 1983 Sudden Impact: Detective Barnes
- 1984 2010: The Year We Make Contact: Victor Milson
- 1985 Poison Ivy: The Cook (TV Movie)
- 1986-95 Perry Mason reunion TV Movies: Lt. Ed Brock
- 1986 Perry Mason The Case Of The Notorious Nun
- 1987 Perry Mason The Case Of The Scandalous Scoundrel (Played Harry Forbes instead of Lt. Brock)
- 1988 Perry Mason The Case Of The Avenging Ace
- 1989 Perry Mason The Case Of The Musical Murder
- 1989 Perry Mason The Case Of The All Star Assassin
- 1990 Perry Mason The Case Of The Poisoned Pen
- 1990 Perry Mason The Case Of The Silenced Singer
- 1991 Perry Mason The Case Of The Ruthless Reporter
- 1991 Perry Mason The Case Of The Glass Coffin
- 1992 Perry Mason The Case Of The Fatal Framing
- 1992 Perry Mason The Case Of The Reckless Romeo
- 1992 Perry Mason The Case Of The Heartbroken Bride
- 1993 Perry Mason The Case Of The Skin Deep Scandal
- 1993 Perry Mason The Case Of The Tell Tale Talk Show Host
- 1993 Perry Mason The Case Of The Killer Kiss
- 1993 Perry Mason The Case Of The Wicked Wives
- 1994 A Perry Mason Mystery The Case Of The Lethal Lifestyle
- 1995 A Perry Mason Mystery The Case Of The Jealous Jokester
- 1989 Another Time Another Place: Frank Morris
- 1990 Guess Whos Coming For Christmas: Frank (TV Movie)
- 1993 Sworn To Vengeance: Willie (TV Movie)
- 1994 Double Exposure: Detective Becker
Short Films
Television
- 1967 Cowboy In Africa: Dr. Lee Matsis (1 episode)
- 1968 Mannix: Benjy (1 episode)
- 1968 The Good Guys: Leon (1 episode)
- 1968 Hawaii Five-O: Captain John Anderson (1 episode)
- 1968-70 It Takes a Thief (1968): Headwaiter/Gate Guard/Earl Danton/Wills (4 episodes)
- 1968-70 The Name Of The Game: Bartender/Henderson/Jackson/Stuart (4 episodes)
- 1968-72 Adam-12: Patrolman/Officer Wood/Freddy Rivers/Dewey Randolph/Lt. Moore (6 episodes)
- 1969 The Outsider: John Arnold (1 episode)
- 1969 The Wild Wild West: Agent #2 (1 episode)
- 1969 The Bold Ones The Protectors: Noah (1 episode)
- 1969 Then Came Bronson: Spud (1 episode)
- 1969-70 Dragnet: Jake Mahler/Dr. Collins/Off. Tim Miles/2nd Officer (4 episodes)
- 1969-71 Ironside (1967): Luther/Dr. Ring/First Desk Officer/Jerry Maxon (4 episodes)
- 1970 The Bold Ones The Senator: Hamilton (1 episode)
- 1970 The F.B.I.: Les Cutts (1 episode)
- 1970 Men At Law: Melton Ames (1 episode)
- 1971 O Hara US Treasury: Timothy (1 episode)
- 1971 The DA: Defense Attorney (1 episode)
- 1971 McCloud: Richard Thatcher (1 episode)
- 1971-75 Insight: Joshua Bowman/Daggett/Dr. Peter Gates/C.C. (4 episodes)
- 1972 The Sixth Sense: Ritchie Blair (1 episode)
- 1972-77 All in the Family: Mr. Turner/Solomon Jackson (2 episodes)
- 1972-78 Columbo: Billy Jones/Walter Mearhead (2 episodes)
- 1973-74 Tenafly: Harry Tenafly
- 1973-77 Emergency!: Milt/Lt. Ron Crockett/Julius Clark (4 episodes)
- 1974 Griff: Josh Campbell (1 episode)
- 1974 Chase: Clem (1 episode)
- 1974 Petrocelli: Dr. Herb Choate (1 episode)
- 1974 The Rockford Files: FBI Agent David Shore (1 episode)
- 1974-75 Harry O: Teaser Strock/Jimmy Dorn (2 episodes)
- 1974-77 The Six Million Dollar Man: Maj. Cromwell/Garth (2 episodes)
- 1975 McMillan & Wife: Sgt. Sam Dugan (1 episode)
- 1975 The Invisible Man (1975): Leland McCallister / James Smith
- 1975-76 Police Story (1973): Dewey Gibson/Det. Roy Hacker (2 episodes)
- 1976 The Bionic Woman: Capt. Godfrey (1 episode)
- 1977 Kingston Confidential: Captain Sheldon (1 episode)
- 1977 The Feather And Father Gang: Eli Bowman (1 episode)
- 1977 Westside Medical: Blanchard (1 episode)
- 1978 Grandpa Goes To Washington: Flynn (1 episode)
- 1979 Quincy, M.E.: Dr. Maxwell (1 episode)
- 1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Richard Selvan (1 episode)
- 1979 The Misadventures Of Sheriff Lobo: Reporter Barnes (1 episode)
- 1980 The White Shadow: Jake Barnes (1 episode)
- 1981 Mc Clains Law: Sam Collins (1 episode)
- 1982-86 Hill Street Blues: Reggie Hill (3 episodes)
- 1983 T.J. Hooker: Lt. Franks (1 episode)
- 1984 St. Elsewhere: Harris Jeffries (1 episode)
- 1985 Murder, She Wrote: Grover Dillon (1 episode)
- 1986 Crazy Like a Fox: Briggs (1 episode)
- 1986 Trapper John, M.D.: Judge Jackson (1 episode)
- 1986-95 Matlock: Police Lt. Frank Daniels/Hollis Greeley (8 episodes)
- 1988 Hunter (1984): Frank Garriman (1 episode)
- 1990 Father Dowling Mysteries: Michael Moore (1 episode)
- 1990 Snoops: Del Morris (1 episode)
- 1990 Elvis: Mose Clark (1 episode)
- 1990 Max Monroe: Sam Frank (1 episode)
- 1992 Jake and the Fatman: Ray Warren (2 episodes)
- 1992 Ill Fly Away: Reverend James (2 episodes)
- 1994 Diagnosis: Murder: Lewis Lomax (1 episode)
- 2002 First Monday: Justice Jerome Morris
