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Kevin McCarthy
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In short · Worked for eight decades — 79 credits.
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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.
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66 credits
No Loss, No Gain(2021)
Frank Davidson
Film
The Midnight Sky(2020)
Actor
Film
This Thing with Sarah(2013)
Cocktail Server
Film
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X(2012)
The Grand Inquisitor
Film
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King(2011)
Dr. Miles Bennell
Film
Fallen Angels(2006)
Pastor Waltz
Film
Loving Annabelle(2006)
Father Harris
FilmMurder She Wrote(2000)
Walter Bowman (1 Episode) , Randolph Sterling (1 Episode) , Milton Porter (1 Episode)
TV
Addams Family Reunion(1998)
Grandpa Addams
Film
The Sister-in-Law(1995)
George Richards
Film
Steal Big Steal Little(1995)
Reed Tyler
Film
Judicial Consent(1994)
Judge Pollan
Film
The Distinguished Gentleman(1992)
Terry Corrigan
Film
Duplicates(1992)
Dr. Congemi
Film
Ghoulies Go to College(1991)
Professor Ragnar
Film
Dead on the Money(1991)
Waverly Blake
Film
Final Approach(1991)
Gen. Geller
Film
The Sleeping Car(1990)
Vincent Tuttle
Film
Love or Money(1990)
William Reed
Film
UHF(1989)
R.J. Fletcher
Film
Passion and Paradise(1989)
Harold Christie
Film
Dark Tower(1989)
Sergie
Film
The 'Burbs(1989)
Ray’s Boss (uncredited)
Film
Once Upon a Texas Train(1988)
The Governor
Film
Innerspace(1987)
Victor Scrimshaw
Film
The Long Journey Home(1987)
Harland Everett
Film
LBJ: The Early Years(1987)
Joseph Kennedy
Film
Hostage(1986)
Col. Tim Shaw
Film
The Midnight Hour(1985)
Judge Crandall
Film
Deadly Intentions(1985)
Reichman
Film
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4 credits
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Additional credits5Show
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- The Sunday BriefingSelf - Former U.S. Speaker of the House · 2025
- Overtime with Bill MaherSelf - Panelist · 2023
- Power Trip: Those Who Seek Power and Those Who Chase ThemSelf - Minority Leader of the House · 2022
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (archive footage) (1 Episode) · 2003
- GremlinsDr. Miles J. Bennell (Archive Footage) · 1984
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