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

Title Release Date Character
The Day After 1983-11-20 Dr. Austin
The D.I. 1957-05-30 Capt. Anderson
Face of a Fugitive 1959-05-01 Sheriff Mark Riley
Eleanor, First Lady of the World 1982-05-12 Vandenberg
Yellowneck 1955-05-22 Sergeant Todd
Not in Front of the Children 1982-10-26 Judge
The Execution of Private Slovik 1974-03-13 Presiding Officer (uncredited)
Tail Gunner Joe 1977-02-06 Sen. Stuart Symington
Tough Girl 1981-10-28 Russell Lake
Quincy, M.E. 1976-10-03 N/A
The F.B.I. 1965-09-19 Owen Clark
Gunsmoke 1955-09-10 Carl Pruitt
Studio One 1948-11-07 Doug Clarke
The Waltons 1972-09-14 N/A
Emergency! 1972-01-22 N/A
The Fugitive 1963-09-17 Lieutenant Malleson
Rawhide 1959-01-09 Lt. Scot MacIntosh
Thriller 1960-09-13 Frank Clyde
The Detectives 1959-10-16 N/A
Robert Montgomery Presents 1950-01-30 N/A
Cain’s Hundred 1961-09-19 Peter Long
Lou Grant 1977-09-20 N/A
Knight Rider 1982-09-26 Lawrence Blake
Baretta 1975-01-17 N/A
Mission: Impossible 1966-09-17 George Forrester
87th Precinct 1961-09-25 N/A
Philip Marlowe 1959-10-06 N/A
Lancer 1968-09-24 N/A
The Virginian 1962-09-19 Malcolm Brent
One Step Beyond 1959-01-20 Arthur Douglas
The Philco Television Playhouse 1948-10-03 N/A
Petrocelli 1974-09-11 N/A
Judd for the Defense 1967-09-08 N/A
The Rifleman 1958-09-30 N/A
The New Breed 1961-10-03 John Kegler
The Manhunter 1974-09-11 N/A
Stoney Burke 1962-10-01 N/A
ABC Afterschool Special 1972-10-04 Russell Lake
Kraft Mystery Theatre 1961-06-14 N/A
The Invaders 1967-01-10 Col. Archie Harmon
The Big Story 1949-09-16 Bus Bergen
The Fugitive 1963-09-17 Warden Maddox, Leonard Taft, Jacob Lawrence
The F.B.I. 1965-09-19 Albert Towner, John Aldridge, Phillip Lowe
Studio One 1948-11-07

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