Kevin McCarthy
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, Kevin McCarthy has remained a working actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. For much of the audience, Kevin McCarthy is Dr. Bennell from 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action', whatever else the credits say. 'Innerspace' is close behind in visibility. It began in 1951, at the age of 37. Careers that pass the 75-year mark are a small club. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Death of a Salesman'.
Kevin McCarthy
62 Movies
47 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, Kevin McCarthy has remained a working actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. For much of the audience, Kevin McCarthy is Dr. Bennell from 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action', whatever else the credits say. 'Innerspace' is close behind in visibility. It began in 1951, at the age of 37. Careers that pass the 75-year mark are a small club. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Death of a Salesman'.
Movies
Plays Running Man (Cameo)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
Plays Dr. Bennell
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
2003
Plays Victor Eugene Scrimshaw
Innerspace
1987
Plays Uncle Walt
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Plays Bartlett
Greedy
1994
Plays Dr. Miles J. Bennell
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
Plays Dr. Robert Hoak
Piranha
1978
Plays Washington Doctor
Richard
1972
Plays Fred Francis
The Howling
1981
Plays Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby
A Gathering of Eagles
1963
Plays Phil Prentiss
Just Cause
1995
Plays Raymond Taber
The Misfits
1961
Plays Wes Vandergelder
The Ratings Game
1984
Plays Otto Habershaw
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
Plays Drake
Ace High
1968
Plays Professor Ragnar
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
1990
Plays Terry Corrigan
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
Plays Mr. Chrystal
My Tutor
1983
Plays John Garrett
The Prize
1963
Plays R.J. Fletcher
UHF
1989
Plays The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976
Plays Father Harris
Loving Annabelle
2007
Plays Hart
June Moon
1974
Plays Sylvester Josephson
Mirage
1965
Plays Fire Department Rescuer
Mommy
1995
Plays Dick Jensen
The Best Man
1964
Plays Sergie
Dark Tower
1989
Plays Col. Wilson
The Hell with Heroes
1968
Plays Louie Blanchard
40 Pounds of Trouble
1962
Plays Leslie Whitlock
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
1968
Plays William Reed
Love or Money
1990
Plays Reed Tyler
Steal Big Steal Little
1995
Plays Steve Norris
Drive a Crooked Road
1954
Plays Tom Bannerman
Stranger on Horseback
1955
Plays Calvin Donnelly
Hero at Large
1980
Plays Biff Loman
Death of a Salesman
1951
Plays Curtis O'Keefe
Hotel
1967
Plays Mickey Bellinger
Those Lips, Those Eyes
1980
Plays The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
The Boneyard Collection
2008
Plays Burt Henry
Kansas City Bomber
1972
Plays Andre Rivage
The Gambler from Natchez
1954
Plays Latecomer
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
2007
Plays George Richards
The Sister-in-Law
1995
Plays Mark Reynolds
A Great American Tragedy
1972
Plays Ed McLean
Order to Kill
1975
Plays The Grand Inquisitor
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
2012
Plays Jim Scott
An Annapolis Story
1955
Plays Sgt. Malcolm Grant
Alien Thunder
1974
Plays Stan Grayson
Nightmare
1956
Plays Pastor Waltz
Fallen Angels
2007
TV Shows
Plays Zack Cartwright
Amanda's
1983
Plays George Hayward
Bay City Blues
1983
Plays Franklyn Hutton
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
1989
Plays Lt. Johnny Quayle
Studio One
1948
Plays Glenn Sheridan
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Elliott Dunning
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Reese
The District
2000
Plays Romeo
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
Plays Walter Bowman
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Lamont
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Brooks
Climax!
1954
Plays Sol Siegel
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
1995
Plays Hart
Great Performances
1971
Plays Tommy Jordan
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Plays Victor Reese
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Wayne Temple
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Winslow Quince
The Rifleman
1958
Plays Dr. Harvey Gruboldt
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Professor Weaver
Boston Common
1996
Plays Mayor
The Weird Al Show
1997
Plays Miles
Rebel Highway
1994
Plays Carter Gladstone
Bearcats!
1971
Plays Frank Simmons
Columbo
1971
Plays Wade
Dream On
1990
Plays Bob McKeever
The A-Team
1983
Plays Richard
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Jonathan Horton
Matlock
1986
Plays Dr. Long (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Plays Jack
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Whitmore Channing
Mission: Impossible
1966
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Boneyard Collection
Full Filmography
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
The Grand Inquisitor
2012
Film
The Boneyard Collection
The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
2008
Film
Love Don't Come Easy
Max
2008
Film
Fallen Angels
Pastor Waltz
2007
Film
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Latecomer
2007
Film
Loving Annabelle
Father Harris
2007
Film
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Dr. Bennell
2003
Film
The District
Reese · 3 episodes
2000–
TV
The Weird Al Show
Mayor · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kevin McCarthy still alive?
Kevin McCarthy passed away on September 11, 2010 at age 96.
What are the most famous roles of Kevin McCarthy?
Kevin McCarthy is best known for roles in Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Innerspace, The 'Burbs.
How many movies has Kevin McCarthy been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1951), Kevin McCarthy has appeared in 62 movies and 46 TV shows.
What was Kevin McCarthy's first movie?
The career of Kevin McCarthy began with Death of a Salesman (1951).
What is Kevin McCarthy's most recent movie or series?
Kevin McCarthy's most recent release is The Ghastly Love of Johnny X, which premiered on March 6, 2012.
What TV shows has Kevin McCarthy appeared in?
On television, Kevin McCarthy has appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, The A-Team, The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt.
Kevin McCarthy
1914-02-15 · Seattle, Washington, USA
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.