Lin McCarthy

Lin McCarthy
McCarthy in an episode of One Step Beyond (1959)
Born
Linwood Winder McCarthy

(1918-02-23)February 23, 1918
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 2002(2002-11-23) (aged 84)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1952–1984
SpouseLoretta Daye[1]

Linwood Winder McCarthy (February 23, 1918 – November 23, 2002) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[2]

Early life

Born in Norfolk, Virginia,[1] McCarthy served in the military during World War II, and afterwards studied acting at Geller's Theatre Workshop.[1]

Career

He made his stage debut in 1952 in the Broadway play The Chase.[1][3] McCarthy guest-starred in numerous television programs, including Boris Karloff's Thriller, The Man and the Challenge, Mission: Impossible, The Fugitive, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, Robert Montgomery Presents, New Comedy Showcase, Wagon Train, Quincy, M.E., 12 O'Clock High, Rawhide, Studio One in Hollywood, Lou Grant, Kraft Television Theatre, The Waltons and The Virginian.[4] He also appeared in films such as Yellowneck, Tail Gunner Joe, The D.I., Face of a Fugitive, The Execution of Private Slovik and The Day After.[4] McCarthy retired in 1984.[1]

Death

McCarthy died in November 2002 of pneumonia in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 84.[1][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Lin McCarthy, 84; Stage, TV and Movie Character Actor for Three Decades". Los Angeles Times. December 4, 2002. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Lin McCarthy Actor 21 Years". The Evening Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. January 21, 1969. p. 23. Retrieved October 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ "Lin McCarthy". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Lentz, Harris (April 9, 2003). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2002. McFarland. p. 203. ISBN 9780786414642 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Variety Staff (December 8, 2002). "Lin McCarthy". Variety. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
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