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Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Actor · 1914–2010 · Seattle, Washington, USA

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Biography

Kevin McCarthy (February 15, 1914 – September 11, 2010) was an American actor. He is best remembered as the male lead in the horror science fiction film Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). Following several television guest roles, McCarthy gave his first credited film performance in Death of a Salesman (1951), portraying Biff Loman to Fredric March's Willy Loman. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Acted in 170

2010s

  1. 2012

    The Ghastly Love of Johnny X

    The Grand Inquisitor

2000s

  1. 2009

    Wesley

    Movie

  2. 2008

    Love Don't Come Easy

    Max

  3. The Boneyard Collection

    The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")

  4. 2007

    Fallen Angels

    Pastor Waltz

  5. 2005
  6. 2003
  7. 2000

1990s

  1. 1998
  2. 1997
  3. Elvis Meets Nixon

    Deep Throat (uncredited)

  4. 1996
  5. 1995
  6. Steal Big Steal Little

    Reed Tyler

  7. The Sister-in-Law

    George Richards

  8. Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story

    Sol Siegel · 2 episodes

  9. 1994

    Judicial Consent

    Judge Pollan

  10. Roadracers

    Miles

  11. 1993
  12. 1992
  13. Duplicates

    Dr. Congemi

  14. 1991

    Final Approach

    General Geller

  15. Dead on the Money

    Waverly Blake

  16. 1990
  17. The Rose and the Jackal

    Senator Henry Wilson

  18. The Sleeping Car

    Vincent Tuttle

  19. Love or Money

    William Reed

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story

    Franklyn Hutton · 6 episodes

  3. Fast Food

    Judge Reinholte

  4. 1988
  5. Channel 99

    Movie

  6. 1987

    Creepy Classics

    Dr. Miles J. Bennell - (archive footage)

  7. Hostage

    Col. Tim Shaw

  8. LBJ: The Early Years

    Billy Bob

  9. 1986
  10. 1985
  11. The Midnight Hour

    Judge Crandall

  12. Deadly Intentions

    Reichman

  13. 1984
  14. 1983

    Bay City Blues

    George Hayward · 8 episodes

  15. Making of a Male Model

    Ward Hawley

  16. Amanda's

    Zack Cartwright · 13 episodes

  17. 1982

    Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story

    Dr. Jones

  18. 1981
  19. 1980

    Portrait of an Escort

    Dr. Ken Paige

  20. Those Lips, Those Eyes

    Mickey Bellinger

  21. Flamingo Road

    Claude Weldon

  22. Hero at Large

    Calvin Donnelly

1960s

  1. 1969
  2. Operation Heartbeat

    Clifford Coswell

  3. 1968

    If He Hollers, Let Him Go!

    Leslie Whitlock

  4. The Hell with Heroes

    Col. Wilson

  5. 1967
  6. Ghostbreakers

    Cameron Witherspoon

  7. 1966
  8. The Three Sisters

    Vershinin

  9. 1965
  10. 1964
  11. 1963

    The Prize

    John Garrett

  12. An Affair of the Skin

    Allen McCleod

  13. A Gathering of Eagles

    Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby

  14. 1962

    40 Pounds of Trouble

    Louie Blanchard

  15. 1961

1950s

  1. 1959

    Summer of Decision

    Mr. Rogers

  2. 1958
  3. Diamond Safari

    Harry Jordan

  4. 1956
  5. 1955
  6. An Annapolis Story

    Jim Scott

  7. 1954
  8. Satins and Spurs

    Tony

  9. The Gambler from Natchez

    Andre Rivage

  10. Drive a Crooked Road

    Steve Norris

  11. 1953

    General Electric Theater

    Wayne Temple, Dr. Towne · 1 episode

  12. 1952
  13. Jane Eyre

    Rochester

  14. 1951
  15. Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    Glenn Sheridan, Prentice Brown, Mark Quinlin, City attorney · 1 episode

Other crew 1

Appearances12

2020s

  1. 2022

    Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

    Self - (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2015

    Listen to Me Marlon

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  2. 2014

    Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

    Self

  3. Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

    Self - Actor (archive footage)

  4. 2011

    A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King

    Self (archive footage)

2000s

  1. 2005

    The Roots of Monty Python

    Self

  2. 2004

    UnConventional

    Self

  3. 2002

    Making 'The Misfits'

    Self

  4. 2000

1980s

  1. 1983

    Montgomery Clift

    Self