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Kevin McCarthy

1914–2010 · Actor

Biography

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.

Notable Noir Roles

Drive a Crooked Road

1954Dir. Richard Quine · Steve Norris

A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.

Nightmare

1956Dir. Maxwell Shane · Stan Grayson

Clarinetist Stan has a nightmare about killing a man in a mirrored room. But when he wakes up and finds blood marks on himself and a key from the dream, he suspects that it may have truly happened.

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1954–1956