Actor

Kevin McCarthy

1914 – 2010

Who they are

Born: 15 February 1914, Seattle, Washington, USA
Died: 11 September 2010
Known for: Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Misfits, Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Kevin McCarthy (1914–2010) was an American actor born in Seattle. He first drew notice as Biff in the film of Death of a Salesman, and is best remembered as the frantic hero of the 1956 sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers. He later became a familiar character actor in genre films.

Where to start

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)Full guide
His signature role as a doctor who discovers townspeople being replaced by emotionless duplicates; a landmark of Cold War science fiction.
The Misfits (1961)Log in to add it to the library
Prestige supporting role in John Huston's drama, showing his range beyond horror and science fiction.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)In the library
Returned in a memorable cameo in the remake, linking the two versions of the story.
The Howling (1981)Log in to add it to the library
Joined Joe Dante's werewolf horror film, an early example of his later-career genre work.
Innerspace (1987)Log in to add it to the library
Played a villain in Dante's comic sci-fi adventure, part of his long working relationship with the director.

Their films in the library

Awards

1952 Golden Globe (New Star of the Year – Actor) for Death of a Salesman
1952 Academy Award nomination, Best Supporting Actor, for Death of a Salesman

The full list · 104

1951Death of a SalesmanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Biff Loman
1952Jane EyreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rochester
1954Drive a Crooked RoadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Steve Norris
1954The Gambler from NatchezLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andre Rivage
1954Satins and SpursLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tony
1955Stranger on HorsebackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tom Bannerman
1955An Annapolis StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jim Scott
1956Invasion of the Body SnatchersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Miles J. Bennell
1956NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stan Grayson
1958Diamond SafariLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harry Jordan
1959Summer of DecisionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Rogers
1961The MisfitsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Raymond Taber
196240 Pounds of TroubleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Louie Blanchard
1963The PrizeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John Garrett
1963A Gathering of EaglesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby
1963An Affair of the SkinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Allen McCleod
1964The Best ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dick Jensen
1965MirageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sylvester Josephson
1966A Big Hand for the Little LadyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Otto Habershaw
1966The Three SistersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vershinin
1967HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Curtis O'Keefe
1967GhostbreakersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cameron Witherspoon
1968Ace HighLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Drake
1968If He Hollers, Let Him Go!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Leslie Whitlock
1968The Hell with HeroesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Col. Wilson
1969Operation HeartbeatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Clifford Coswell
1972Kansas City BomberLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Burt Henry
1972A Great American TragedyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mark Reynolds
1972RichardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Washington Doctor
1972Between Time and TimbuktuLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bokonon
1974Alien ThunderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sgt. Malcolm Grant
1974June MoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hart
1975Order to KillLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ed McLean
1975The SeagullLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Trigorin
1976Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History LessonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)
1977Exo-ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dist. Atty. Kamenski
1977Mary Jane Harper Cried Last NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tom Atherton
1978Invasion of the Body SnatchersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Running Man (Cameo)
1978PiranhaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Robert Hoak
1980Hero at LargeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Calvin Donnelly
1980Portrait of an EscortLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Ken Paige
1980Those Lips, Those EyesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mickey Bellinger
1980Flamingo RoadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Claude Weldon
1981The HowlingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fred Francis
1982Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Jones
1983Twilight Zone: The MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Uncle Walt
1983My TutorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Chrystal
1983Making of a Male ModelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ward Hawley
1983Montgomery CliftLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1984GremlinsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Miles J. Bennell (Archive Footage)
1984Invitation to HellLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Thompson
1984The Ratings GameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Wes Vandergelder
1985The Midnight HourLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judge Crandall
1985Deadly IntentionsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reichman
1985Invasion of the Body Snatchers... An Interview with Kevin McCarthyLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1986A Masterpiece of MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jonathan Hire
1987InnerspaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Victor Eugene Scrimshaw
1987Dark TowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sergie
1987Creepy ClassicsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Miles J. Bennell - (archive footage)
1987LBJ: The Early YearsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Billy Bob
1987HostageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Col. Tim Shaw
1988Once Upon a Texas TrainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Governor
1988Channel 99Log in to add it to the libraryActor
1989The 'BurbsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ray’s Boss (uncredited)
1989UHFLog in to add it to the libraryActor as R.J. Fletcher
1989Fast FoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judge Reinholte
1989Passion and ParadiseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harold Christie
1990Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to CollegeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Professor Ragnar
1990The Sleeping CarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vincent Tuttle
1990Love or MoneyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as William Reed
1990The Rose and the JackalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Senator Henry Wilson
1991Eve of DestructionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as William Simmons (uncredited)
1991Final ApproachLog in to add it to the libraryActor as General Geller
1991Dead on the MoneyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Waverly Blake
1992The Distinguished GentlemanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Terry Corrigan
1992DuplicatesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Congemi
1993MatineeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as General Ankrum (uncredited)
1994GreedyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bartlett
1994RoadracersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Miles
1994Judicial ConsentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judge Pollan
1994Marlon Brando: The Wild OneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1995Just CauseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Phil Prentiss
1995Steal Big Steal LittleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reed Tyler
1995MommyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fire Department Rescuer
1995The Sister-in-LawLog in to add it to the libraryActor as George Richards
1997The Second Civil WarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chief of Staff
1997Elvis Meets NixonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Deep Throat (uncredited)
1998Addams Family ReunionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grandpa Addams
2002Making 'The Misfits'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003Looney Tunes: Back in ActionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Bennell
2004UnConventionalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005The Roots of Monty PythonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007Loving AnnabelleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Harris
2007Trail of the Screaming ForeheadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Latecomer
2007Fallen AngelsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pastor Waltz
2008The Boneyard CollectionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
2008Love Don't Come EasyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Max
2009WesleyLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2011A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen KingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2012The Ghastly Love of Johnny XLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Grand Inquisitor
2014Marlon Brando: An Actor Named DesireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Actor (archive footage)
2014Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-InsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2015Listen to Me MarlonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2022Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - (archive footage)

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.