Kevin McCarthy
ActingAbout Kevin McCarthy
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kevin McCarthy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kevin McCarthy's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kevin McCarthy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Between Time and Timbuktu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kevin McCarthy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kevin McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kevin McCarthy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Ghastly Love of Johnny X | The Grand Inquisitor | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Loving Annabelle | Father Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Dr. Bennell | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Second Civil War | Chief of Staff | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Elvis Meets Nixon | Deep Throat (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Just Cause | Phil Prentiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Marlon Brando: The Wild One | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Roadracers | Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Greedy | Bartlett | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Matinee | General Ankrum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman | Terry Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Duplicates | Dr. Congemi | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Final Approach | General Geller | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | UHF | R.J. Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs | Ray’s Boss (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hostage | Col. Tim Shaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics | Dr. Miles J. Bennell - (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Innerspace | Victor Eugene Scrimshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | LBJ: The Early Years | Billy Bob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Midnight Hour | Judge Crandall | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Deadly Intentions | Reichman | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ratings Game | Wes Vandergelder | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Gremlins | Dr. Miles J. Bennell (Archive Footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Uncle Walt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Howling | Fred Francis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hero at Large | Calvin Donnelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Running Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Piranha | Dr. Robert Hoak | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night | Tom Atherton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson | The Publicist (Maj. John Burke) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Great American Tragedy | Mark Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Kansas City Bomber | Burt Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Richard | Washington Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Between Time and Timbuktu | Bokonon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ace High | Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hotel | Curtis O'Keefe | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | Otto Habershaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Mirage | Sylvester Josephson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Best Man | Dick Jensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Prize | John Garrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Gathering of Eagles | Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Misfits | Raymond Taber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Nightmare | Stan Grayson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Dr. Miles J. Bennell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stranger on Horseback | Tom Bannerman | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Gambler from Natchez | Andre Rivage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drive a Crooked Road | Steve Norris | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Death of a Salesman | Biff Loman | Hit | Similar → |
Kevin McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kevin McCarthy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin McCarthy is "Between Time and Timbuktu" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Kevin McCarthy acted in?
Kevin McCarthy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kevin McCarthy?
Other notable films include "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", "LBJ: The Early Years", and "Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire".