Acting

Kevin McCarthy

Born: February 15, 1914
Died: September 11, 2010 (aged 96)
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Credits: 191 titles

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.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Batman: The Animated Series

1992

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

2003

Innerspace

1987

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1978

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1956

The A-Team

1983

The Twilight Zone

1959

Tales from the Crypt

1989

The Howling

1981

Columbo

1971

Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983

Piranha

1978

Just Cause

1995

Murder, She Wrote

1984

The Misfits

1961

UHF

1989

The Golden Girls

1985

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

Acting credits 190

Year	Title	Role
2022	Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies Film	Self - (archive footage)
2015	Listen to Me Marlon Film	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2014	Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins Film	Self
2014	Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire Film	Self - Actor (archive footage)
2012	The Ghastly Love of Johnny X Film	The Grand Inquisitor
2011	A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King Film	Self (archive footage)
2009	Wesley Film
2008	Love Don't Come Easy Film	Max
2008	The Boneyard Collection Film	The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
2007	Fallen Angels Film	Pastor Waltz
2007	Trail of the Screaming Forehead Film	Latecomer
2007	Loving Annabelle Film	Father Harris
2005	The Roots of Monty Python Film	Self
2005	Eyes TV	Judge Leonard Donnelly (1 ep)
2004	UnConventional Film	Self
2003	Looney Tunes: Back in Action Film	Dr. Bennell
2002	Making 'The Misfits' Film	Self
2000	The District TV	Reese (3 ep)
2000	Jackass TV	Self (1 ep)
1998	Addams Family Reunion Film	Grandpa Addams
1997	The Second Civil War Film	Chief of Staff
1997	The Weird Al Show TV	Mayor (1 ep)
1997	Elvis Meets Nixon Film	Deep Throat (uncredited)
1996	Early Edition TV	Judge Jake Wellborn (1 ep)
1996	Boston Common TV	Professor Weaver (1 ep)
1995	Mommy Film	Fire Department Rescuer
1995	Steal Big Steal Little Film	Reed Tyler
1995	The Sister-in-Law Film	George Richards
1995	Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story TV	Sol Siegel (2 ep)
1995	Just Cause Film	Phil Prentiss
1994	Judicial Consent Film	Judge Pollan
1994	Marlon Brando: The Wild One Film	Self
1994	Roadracers Film	Miles
1994	Rebel Highway TV	Miles (1 ep)
1994	Greedy Film	Bartlett
1993	Matinee Film	General Ankrum (uncredited)
1992	The Distinguished Gentleman Film	Terry Corrigan
1992	Batman: The Animated Series TV	Dr. Long (voice) (1 ep)
1992	Duplicates Film	Dr. Congemi
1991	Final Approach Film	General Geller
1991	Charlie Hoover TV	(7 ep)
1991	The Legend of Prince Valiant TV	(1 ep)
1991	Dead on the Money Film	Waverly Blake
1991	Eve of Destruction Film	William Simmons (uncredited)
1990	Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College Film	Professor Ragnar
1990	Dream On TV	Wade (1 ep)
1990	The Rose and the Jackal Film	Senator Henry Wilson
1990	The Sleeping Car Film	Vincent Tuttle
1990	Love or Money Film	William Reed
1989	UHF Film	R.J. Fletcher
1989	Tales from the Crypt TV	Jack (1 ep)
1989	Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story TV	Franklyn Hutton (6 ep)
1989	Fast Food Film	Judge Reinholte
1989	Passion and Paradise Film	Harold Christie
1989	The 'Burbs Film	Ray’s Boss (uncredited)
1988	Once Upon a Texas Train Film	The Governor
1988	Channel 99 Film
1988	China Beach TV	(1 ep)
1988	In the Heat of the Night TV	(1 ep)
1987	Dark Tower Film	Sergie

Crew credits 1

Year	Title	Job
1990	Fatal Charm Film	Special Effects