Speaker Biographies

James McEachin, Korean War Veteran

James McEachin is a Silver Star, Purple Heart veteran of the Korean War, an accomplished actor, and an award-winning author. McEachin is perhaps best known for his roles on Perry Mason, Matlock, Play
Misty For Me, and his NBC series Tenafly.

He enjoyed an illustrious career and eventually retired. Since retirement, McEachin has authored six novels,
multiple screenplays, and his one-man play, entitled Above the Call; Beyond the Duty which opened at DC's Kennedy
Center in 2008. The two-hour play has been seen in places as far away as Kuwait.

McEachin began the year 2013 by releasing Tell  Me a Tale: a novel of the Old South as an audio book and
is currently working on his film project The Purple Heart.

Alabama’s Mobile Area Veteran’s Day Commission selected McEachin as their 2013 Patriot of the Year for
his continued work with veterans.

On November 1, 2013 the GI Film Festival awarded him the 2013 GIFF Veteran in Entertainment Award for his many
patriotic appearances and performances.

A look back at 2013 includes:
•Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, CA
•PFC Roosevelt Clark Memorial Service, Bakersfield, CA
•Access Hollywood Memorial Day performance
•Rededication of the Korean War Memorial, Mobile, AL
•Ride to the Flags, Mugu to Pepperdine Univ., CA

top