Kevin McCarthy
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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.
Kevin McCarthy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kevin McCarthy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kevin McCarthy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Kevin 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 Between Time and Timbuktu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kevin McCarthy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kevin McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kevin McCarthy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 1966 | The Three Sisters | Vershinin | 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 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers".