 McCready at International Pool Tour King of the Hill event December 2005 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Keith Howard McCready |
| Nickname | "Earthquake" |
| Born | April 9, 1957 Elmhurst, Illinois |
| Occupation(s) | Pocket billiards player, actor, columnist |
| Life partner | Jennie Ann (2002–present) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Pocket Billiards |
Keith McCready (born April 9, 1957) is an American professional pool player who played under the nickname "Earthquake". At one time considered among the top players in America, McCready has been a traveling tournament competitor and notorious hustler since the 1970s. Known for comedically interacting with the audience during matches, McCready was also a contributing writer for InsidePool magazine between 2003 and 2006. He also had a supporting role as the hustler Grady Seasons in the 1986 film The Color of Money.
An energetic and aggressive player, he has a distinctive side-arm stroke and, despite his unusual form, is well known for strong shot-making offense skills, often executing extremely difficult shots that most other players would not attempt. In 2017, Keith McCready was given the Lifetime of Pool in Action Award at the One Pocket Hall of Fame banquet.