James McEachin (b. May 20, 1930) is an African-American actor, award-winning author, and for his many character roles such as portraying police lieutenant Brock in several Perry Mason television movies.
James McEachin was born on May 20, 1930 in Rennert, North Carolina. At the age of 18 he joined the US Armed Forces and served in the Korean War earning many medals of valor to include the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After leaving the military he spent time as a policeman and then fireman before moving to California and becoming a record producer. After a short stint in the music industry McEachin went into acting and spent many years in film and television. Not yet content he took time away from acting to become an award-winning author and maker of audio books. In 2005 McEachin was appointed as a US Army Reserve Ambassador and spends his free time speaking to soldiers, veterans and America. In late 2006 he dived into his greatest project yet, Old Glory a film short for the soldier, veteran and patriot in us all. McEachin is married with three grown children and resides in So Cal.
