Age, Biography and Wiki
Kevin McCarthy was an American actor who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. He was born on February 15, 1914 in Seattle, Washington. He began his career in the 1930s, appearing in small roles in films such as The Invisible Man (1933) and The Grapes of Wrath (1940). He went on to appear in a number of classic films, including Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Misfits (1961), and The Howling (1981). He also had a successful career in television, appearing in shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, and The Outer Limits.
McCarthy was married to Augusta Dabney from 1945 until her death in 2002. He had two children, Michael and Anne. He died on September 11, 2010 at the age of 96.
At the time of his death, McCarthy had an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned his wealth through his long and successful career in film, television, and theater.
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actor,soundtrack |
| Age |
96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
15 February, 1914 |
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15 February |
| Birthplace |
Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Date of death |
11 September, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 96 years old group.
Kevin McCarthy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 96 years old, Kevin McCarthy height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .
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5' 10" (1.78 m) |
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Who Is Kevin McCarthy's Wife?
His wife is Katherine (Kate) Martin Crane (28 April 1979 - 11 September 2010) ( his death) ( 2 children), Augusta Dabney (12 September 1941 - 18 February 1965) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Katherine (Kate) Martin Crane (28 April 1979 - 11 September 2010) ( his death) ( 2 children), Augusta Dabney (12 September 1941 - 18 February 1965) ( divorced) ( 3 children) |
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Kevin McCarthy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kevin McCarthy worth at the age of 96 years old? Kevin McCarthy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Kevin McCarthy's net worth
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Timeline
McCarthy acted in the film The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2012), playing the role of the Grand Inquisitor, at age 93, which was finally released in 2011.
Truman in the one-man show "Give 'Em Hell, Harry!"McCarthy showed no signs of retiring as late as June 2007.
His portrayal of President Harry Truman in a touring production of the play "Give 'em Hell, Harry" was the grand opening production of the Hippodrome Theater in Waco, Texas, in 1986.
Was Artist-in-Residence at Kent State University in Kent, OH, during the fall and winter quarter 1979. Taught Theatre and performed his one-man show "Give Em Hell, Harry".
Had appeared in seven theatrical and television films directed by Joe Dante: Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Innerspace (1987), Matinee (1993), The Second Civil War (1997) and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003).
He performed his one-man show "Give Em Hell, Harry" (as Harry S. Truman), for over 20 years and played the role in every state but Alaska and South Dakota. In addition, he won an Obie award for playing President Truman in another play, "Harry Outside" (1975).
Between 1974 and 1980, he appeared in 25 episodes of the "CBS Radio Mystery Theater".
He had roles in two short-lived TV series: The Survivors (1969), with Lana Turner, and Flamingo Road (1980) as Claude Weldon, the father of the character played by Morgan Fairchild. The stage-trained McCarthy frequently appeared on Broadway.
He starred as Jerry in "Two for the Seesaw" (1959) and as Van Ackerman in "Advise and Consent" (1960). He also played President Harry S.
Handsome, chisel-jawed character actor Kevin McCarthy appeared in nearly 100 movies in a career that spanned seven decades. He also had some starring roles, most notably the horror cult classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).
He played the disillusioned son Biff Loman in the 1951 screen adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman (1951), for which he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar and won the Golden Globe Award for most promising newcomer (male). He is the younger brother of the late author Mary McCarthy and distant cousin of former U. S. Senator and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy.
Theater producer and Actor's Studio founder Cheryl Crawford helped get Kevin cast as Biff in the London stage version of "Death of a Salesman" (1949) starring Paul Muni, which opened five months after the Broadway production. He later got the movie role.
Served with the US Army Air Forces in 1942 during World War II. He was cast in the stage show "Winged Victory", which opened on November 20, 1943, and went on the play a small role in the movie version, Winged Victory (1944).
Made his Broadway debut in 1938 with "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" starring Raymond Massey.
He also attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 1936 and the Actors Studio New York, New York.
He attended the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, in 1933, intending to enter into the diplomatic field.
He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in 1932.
McCarthy was orphaned at the age of four when both his parents died in the great flu epidemic of 1918. He was raised by his father's parents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later by an uncle and aunt.
