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Kevin McCarthy

Actor · Died September 11, 2010, aged 96 · 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.

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Born
February 15, 1914
Died
September 11, 2010 (aged 96)
From
Seattle, Washington, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
81 on MovieCove · 179 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 22% in 30 days

What are Kevin McCarthy's films like?

Across their 51 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Comedy18 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama17 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
23%
Self
22%
Bonds
14%
Power
14%
Survival
13%
Society
9%
Ideas
6%
Deception12 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity10 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition6 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed6 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 51 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 21 · Serious 18 · Dark 12

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 31 · Stylized 16 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 10 · Charged 32 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 22 · Shifting 24 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 25 · Some laughs 15 · Funny 11

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 16 · Even-paced 34 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 26 · Engaged 21 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 26 · Affecting 15 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 40 · Open-ended 7 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

25 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 9 of 25 analyzed roles.

Shadow
9 of 25
Mentor
7 of 25
Herald
4 of 25
Hero
2 of 25
Threshold guardian
2 of 25
Trickster
1 of 25
Show the 25 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
35
Melancholic
17
Absurd
10
Dread
8
Contemplative
11
Other
45

How their films linger

Fun15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Bittersweet21
  • Tragic5
  • Ambiguous9

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kevin McCarthy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 48 of their 81 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (28).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kevin McCarthy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

179 credits, 81 with a MovieCove page; 11 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as The Grand Inquisitor

  • Wesley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Love Don't Come Easy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Max

  • The Boneyard Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as The Monk (segment "Her Morbid Desires")

  • Fallen Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Pastor Waltz

  • Trail of the Screaming Forehead(2007)

    as Latecomer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Loving Annabelle(2006)

    as Father Harris

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Leonard Donnelly

  • Looney Tunes: Back in Action(2003)

    as Dr. Bennell

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Reese

  • Addams Family Reunion(1998)

    as Grandpa Addams

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Second Civil War(1997)

    as Chief of Staff

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Weird Al Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor

  • Elvis Meets Nixon(1997)

    as Deep Throat (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Early Edition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Jake Wellborn

  • Boston Common (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Weaver

  • Mommy(1995)

    as Fire Department Rescuer

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Steal Big Steal Little(1995)

    as Reed Tyler

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Sister-in-Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as George Richards

  • Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sol Siegel

  • Just Cause(1995)

    as Phil Prentiss

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Judicial Consent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Judge Pollan

  • Roadracers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Miles

  • Rebel Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Miles

  • Greedy(1994)

    as Bartlett

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Matinee(1993)

    as General Ankrum (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Distinguished Gentleman(1992)

    as Terry Corrigan

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Batman: The Animated Series(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Long (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Duplicates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dr. Congemi

  • Final Approach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as General Geller

  • Charlie Hoover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • The Legend of Prince Valiant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dead on the Money(1991)

    as Waverly Blake

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Eve of Destruction(1991)

    as William Simmons (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Fatal Charm(1990)

    Special Effects

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Ghoulies Go to College(1991)

    as Professor Ragnar

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Wade

  • The Rose and the Jackal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Senator Henry Wilson

  • The Sleeping Car(1990)

    as Vincent Tuttle

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Love or Money(1990)

    as William Reed

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • UHF(1989)

    as R.J. Fletcher

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 6 episodes · as Franklyn Hutton

  • Fast Food (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Judge Reinholte

  • Passion and Paradise(1989)

    as Harold Christie

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The 'Burbs(1989)

    as Ray’s Boss (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Texas Train(1988)

    as The Governor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Channel 99 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • China Beach(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • In the Heat of the Night(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Dark Tower(1989)

    as Sergie

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Creepy Classics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Dr. Miles J. Bennell - (archive footage)

  • Hostage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Col. Tim Shaw

  • Innerspace(1987)

    as Victor Eugene Scrimshaw

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • LBJ: The Early Years(1987)

    as Billy Bob

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Head of the Class(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonathan Horton

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • A Masterpiece of Murder(1986)

    as Jonathan Hire

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Colbys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • The Midnight Hour(1985)

    as Judge Crandall

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Deadly Intentions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Reichman

  • Invasion of the Body Snatchers... An Interview with Kevin McCarthy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Ratings Game(1984)

    as Wes Vandergelder

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Milton Porter · as Randolph Sterling · as Walter Bowman

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Finder of Lost Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben Harper

  • Gremlins(1984)

    as Dr. Miles J. Bennell (Archive Footage)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Invitation to Hell(1984)

    as Mr. Thompson

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Bay City Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 8 episodes · as George Hayward

  • Making of a Male Model(1983)

    as Ward Hawley

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Twilight Zone: The Movie(1983)

    as Uncle Walt

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • My Tutor(1983)

    as Mr. Chrystal

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Amanda's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 13 episodes · as Zack Cartwright

  • The A-Team(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Bob McKeever

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story(1982)

    as Dr. Jones

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Calvin Polk

  • Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Howling(1981)

    as Fred Francis

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Billy Waite

  • Flamingo Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 37 episodes · as Claude Weldon

  • Portrait of an Escort(1980)

    as Dr. Ken Paige

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Those Lips, Those Eyes(1980)

    as Mickey Bellinger

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Flamingo Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Claude Weldon

  • Hero at Large(1980)

    as Calvin Donnelly

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Invasion of the Body Snatchers(1978)

    as Running Man (Cameo)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Piranha(1978)

    as Dr. Robert Hoak

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night(1977)

    as Tom Atherton

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry Cooper

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The Oregon Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Exo-Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dist. Atty. Kamenski

  • Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson(1976)

    as The Publicist (Maj. John Burke)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Fay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Order to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ed McLean

  • The Seagull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Trigorin

  • The Manhunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alien Thunder(1974)

    as Sgt. Malcolm Grant

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • June Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Hart

  • A Great American Tragedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Mark Reynolds

  • Banacek(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Allen Markham

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Kansas City Bomber(1972)

    as Burt Henry

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Richard(1972)

    as Washington Doctor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Between Time and Timbuktu(1972)

    as Bokonon

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Bearcats! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Carter Gladstone

  • Columbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Simmons

  • Cannon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Great Performances (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Hart · as Trigorin

  • Harold Robbins' The Survivors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 14 episodes · as Philip Hastings

  • Hawaii Five-O(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Hunter R. Hickey · as Victor Reese

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Operation Heartbeat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Clifford Coswell

  • If He Hollers, Let Him Go!(1968)

    as Leslie Whitlock

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Ace High(1968)

    as Drake

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Name of the Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Carter Haines

  • The Hell with Heroes(1968)

    as Col. Wilson

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The High Chaparral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as James Forrest

  • Ghostbreakers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Cameron Witherspoon

  • Judd, for the Defense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Guns of Will Sonnett (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Garrison's Gorillas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hotel(1967)

    as Curtis O'Keefe

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Invaders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Cook

  • Mission: Impossible(1966)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Felony Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • A Big Hand for the Little Lady(1966)

    as Otto Habershaw

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Three Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Vershinin

  • Mirage(1965)

    as Sylvester Josephson

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The F.B.I. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as James Evans · as Lamont · as Paul Dorn

  • Honey West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry Ivar

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Legend of Jesse James (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Dockery

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Arthur Caresse

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • 12 O'Clock High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Major Baladin

  • The Best Man(1964)

    as Dick Jensen

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Prize(1963)

    as John Garrett

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • An Affair of the Skin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Allen McCleod

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mr. Novak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Williams

  • Burke's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bill Adams · as Chukker Curtis · as Elliott Dunning

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Herb Malone

  • A Gathering of Eagles(1963)

    as Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • 40 Pounds of Trouble(1962)

    as Louie Blanchard

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Going My Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Blackshear

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Target: The Corruptors! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dr. Kildare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Harvey Gruboldt · as Dr. Omar Larson

  • The Defenders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph Johnson

  • The Misfits(1961)

    as Raymond Taber

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Summer of Decision (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Mr. Rogers

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Walter Jameson / Tom Bowen / Hugh Skelton

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The DuPont Show with June Allyson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as John Tourell

  • The Rifleman(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Mark Twain · as Winslow Quince

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Diamond Safari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Harry Jordan

  • Nightmare(1956)

    as Stan Grayson

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Telephone Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Invasion of the Body Snatchers(1956)

    as Dr. Miles J. Bennell

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Matinee Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • An Annapolis Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Jim Scott

  • Stranger on Horseback(1955)

    as Tom Bannerman

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Climax! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Brooks · as Hal Carmichael · as Halsey

  • Max Liebman Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Satins and Spurs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Tony

  • The Gambler from Natchez(1954)

    as Andre Rivage

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Drive a Crooked Road(1954)

    as Steve Norris

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Inner Sanctum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Towne · as Wayne Temple

  • Omnibus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Ford Television Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Russel Stevens · as Tommy Jordan

  • Cavalcade of America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank O'Keefe

  • Jane Eyre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Rochester

  • Death of a Salesman(1951)

    as Biff Loman

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as City attorney · as Glenn Sheridan · as Mark Quinlin · as Prentice Brown

  • Prudential Family Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Danger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lights Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Studio One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dermot McDermot · as Lt. Johnny Quayle · as Rochester

  • Ford Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Philco Television Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 2 episodes · as Romeo

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 179 titles from 1948 to 2012; peak year 1988.

Biggest box office

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

$47M worldwide

Highest rated

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

The Howling (1981)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19482012

Peak 1988 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 12 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting178 of 179: 178 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thOther crew1 of 179: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1940s4 · acting1950s27 · acting1960s41 · acting1970s22 · acting1980s45 · acting1990s30 · 29 acting · 1 crew2000s9 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 3% of 33 roles
54647989

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Kevin McCarthy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 63; across their 51 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Midcredits score across 81 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up28
  • 50th to 74th23
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

39 of their 81 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser39
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

Richard (1972)

92nd percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Midcredits 96th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 47 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Kevin McCarthy's work okay for kids?

Across up to 12 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore9 titles25–81 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity12 titles10–67 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity10 titles22–70 · median 35 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs9 titles25–51 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense7 titles27–80 · median 55 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Kevin McCarthy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kevin McCarthy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joe Dante shares the most, 3.

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