Keith McCready 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.
McCready at International Pool Tour King of the Hill event December 2005
Side-arm stroke of Keith McCready
Keith McCready first place and Allen Hopkins second place at the Joss Northeast Nine-Ball Tour tournament in 2004.
McCready at the Super Billiards Expo at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 2004.
The Color of Money is a 1986 American sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is the sequel to the 1961 film, The Hustler. Like the previous film, The Color of Money is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis.
Theatrical release poster by Robert Tanenbaum
To perform his own pool shots, Tom Cruise practiced for hours on end.
Paul Newman's performance received positive reviews, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor.
