Jeff McCarthy - Actor Profile

Jeff McCarthy

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
12Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1954
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Jeff McCarthy

Jeffrey Charles "Jeff" McCarthy is an American actor. He made guest star appearances on television shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ed, Designing Women, Cheers, Freddy's Nightmares, Matlock, and In the Heat of the Night. McCarthy was the voice of the Chuck Jones' creation, Michigan J. Frog, for the WB television network. McCarthy played the father of Wayne (Freddy Geiger) on the short lived CBS show Love Monkey. McCarthy played Albert Schweitzer in Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa, a TV film on PBS.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Jeff McCarthy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jeff McCarthy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jeff McCarthy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jeff McCarthy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Joker, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jeff McCarthy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeff McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Joker (2019) movie poster
★8.1

Joker: During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City whil

Joker

2019•Crime
★7.7
Urinetown (2001) movie poster
★7.7

Urinetown: In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toile

Urinetown

2001•Music
★7.2
The Devil All the Time (2020) movie poster
★7.2

The Devil All the Time: In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters converge around young Arvin Russell as he fight

The Devil All the Time

2020•Crime
★6.7
Starting Out in the Evening (2007) movie poster
★6.7

Starting Out in the Evening: Leonard Schiller once counted among New York's literary lions, but illness and ten years of writer's block have lowered

Starting Out in the Evening

2007•Drama
★6.5
Cliffhanger (1993) movie poster
★6.5

Cliffhanger: A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called t

Cliffhanger

1993•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Jeff McCarthy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Mountain Announcer Flop Similar →
2020 The Devil All the Time Evangelist Hit Similar →
2019 Joker NCB Anchor Super Hit Similar →
2010 Consent Mark Flop Similar →
2007 Starting Out in the Evening Charles Hit Similar →
2001 Urinetown Officer Lockstock Super Hit Similar →
1995 Another Froggy Evening Michigan J. Frog (voice) Average Similar →
1993 Cliffhanger Pilot Hit Similar →
1992 Rapid Fire Agent Anderson Average Similar →
1990 Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 Chet Harmon Average Similar →
1990 RoboCop 2 Holzgang Average Similar →
1989 Cast the First Stone Neil Douglas Flop Similar →

Jeff McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeff McCarthy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeff McCarthy is "Joker" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Jeff McCarthy acted in?

Jeff McCarthy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeff McCarthy?

Other notable films include "Urinetown", "The Devil All the Time", and "Starting Out in the Evening".

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