Kevin McCarthy (actor)
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Kevin McCarthy (February 15, 1914 – September 11, 2010)[1] was an American stage, film and television actor, remembered as the male lead in the horror science fiction film Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).[2]
Not to be confused with Kevin McCarthy.
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Born | (1914-02-15)February 15, 1914 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Died | September 11, 2010(2010-09-11) (aged 96) Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1937–2010 |
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Children | 5 |
Relatives | Mary McCarthy (sister) |
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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[3] and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.[4][5]