Joel Albert McCrea (November 5, 1905 – October 20, 1990) was an American actor whose career as a leading man spanned a wide variety of genres over almost five decades, including comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, adventures, and Westerns, for which he became best known.

McCrea appeared in over 100 films, starring in over 80, between 1927 and 1976. He starred in three Best Picture Oscar nominees: William Wyler's