Lin McCarthy

Lin McCarthy was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Day After, The Fugitive, and The Winds of War. He was born on February 23, 1918, in Norfolk, Virginia, and gained recognition for his contributions to film and television before passing away on November 23, 2002.

Personal and Family Life

Lin McCarthy was married to Loretta Daye, and together they had two children: Brian and Erin McCarthy. After serving in World War II, he used the G.I. Bill to study acting at Geller’s Theater Workshop in Los Angeles. He spent his later years living in Beverly Hills with his son and daughter-in-law until his passing.

Death and Legacy

Lin McCarthy died on November 23, 2002, in Beverly Hills, California, due to pneumonia. He is remembered for his memorable performances in various films and television shows, particularly as Captain Anderson in The D.I., a notable film about Marine boot camp. His impact on the acting community continues to be celebrated.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Day After1983-11-20Dr. Austin
The D.I.1957-05-30Capt. Anderson
Face of a Fugitive1959-05-01Sheriff Mark Riley
Eleanor, First Lady of the World1982-05-12Vandenberg
Yellowneck1955-05-22Sergeant Todd
Not in Front of the Children1982-10-26Judge
The Execution of Private Slovik1974-03-13Presiding Officer (uncredited)
Tail Gunner Joe1977-02-06Sen. Stuart Symington
Tough Girl1981-10-28Russell Lake
Quincy, M.E.1976-10-03N/A
The F.B.I.1965-09-19Owen Clark
Gunsmoke1955-09-10Carl Pruitt
Studio One1948-11-07Doug Clarke
The Waltons1972-09-14N/A
Emergency!1972-01-22N/A
The Fugitive1963-09-17Lieutenant Malleson
Rawhide1959-01-09Lt. Scot MacIntosh
Thriller1960-09-13Frank Clyde
The Detectives1959-10-16N/A
Robert Montgomery Presents1950-01-30N/A
Cain’s Hundred1961-09-19Peter Long
Lou Grant1977-09-20N/A
Knight Rider1982-09-26Lawrence Blake
Baretta1975-01-17N/A
Mission: Impossible1966-09-17George Forrester
87th Precinct1961-09-25N/A
Philip Marlowe1959-10-06N/A
Lancer1968-09-24N/A
The Virginian1962-09-19Malcolm Brent
One Step Beyond1959-01-20Arthur Douglas
The Philco Television Playhouse1948-10-03N/A
Petrocelli1974-09-11N/A
Judd for the Defense1967-09-08N/A
The Rifleman1958-09-30N/A
The New Breed1961-10-03John Kegler
The Manhunter1974-09-11N/A
Stoney Burke1962-10-01N/A
ABC Afterschool Special1972-10-04Russell Lake
Kraft Mystery Theatre1961-06-14N/A
The Invaders1967-01-10Col. Archie Harmon
The Big Story1949-09-16Bus Bergen
The Fugitive1963-09-17Warden Maddox, Leonard Taft, Jacob Lawrence
The F.B.I.1965-09-19Albert Towner, John Aldridge, Phillip Lowe
Studio One1948-11-07