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{{short description|American actor and director (born 1954)}}
{{short description|American actor and director (born 1954)}}
{{Infobox person
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| name = Jeff McCarthy
| name = Jeff McCarthy
| image = Jeff McCarthy 2015.jpg
| image = Jeff McCarthy 2015.jpg
| caption = McCarthy in 2015
| caption = McCarthy in 2015
| birth_name = Jeffrey Charles McCarthy
| birth_name = Jeffrey Charles McCarthy
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor, director
| occupation = Actor, director
| years_active = 1983–present
| years_active = 1983–present
| notable_works =
| notable_works =
| height =
| height =
| birth_date = {{bda|1954|10|16}}
| birth_date = {{bda|1954|10|16}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Pamela J. Perrell|1987|end=divorced}}
| children = Juliet
| children = 2

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'''Jeffrey Charles McCarthy''' (born October 16, 1954) is an American actor and director.
'''Jeffrey Charles McCarthy''' (born October 16, 1954) is an American actor and director.


==Early life==
==Early life==
McCarthy was born in [[Los Angeles]] and grew up in [[Santa Maria, California]] - growing up blocks away from the [[Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts]], where he studied and performed for several seasons in the 1970s. He completed the masters program in acting at the
McCarthy was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], and grew up in [[Santa Maria, California|Santa Maria]] - growing up blocks away from the [[Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts]], where he studied and performed for several seasons in the 1970s. He completed the masters program in acting at the [[American Conservatory Theater]] in San Francisco before becoming a company member.<ref>Wren, Celia (June 12, 2011). [http://www.richmond.com/entertainment/jeff-mccarthy-takes-a-leading-role-in-dirty-rotten-scoundrels/article_97ad0d8d-bd24-5905-a3e3-302aea303a1b.html "Jeff McCarthy takes a leading role in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'"]. ''[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]''.</ref>
American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco before becoming a company member.<ref>Wren, Celia. [http://www.richmond.com/entertainment/jeff-mccarthy-takes-a-leading-role-in-dirty-rotten-scoundrels/article_97ad0d8d-bd24-5905-a3e3-302aea303a1b.html "Jeff McCarthy takes a leading role in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'"] ''Richmond-Times Dispatch'', June 12, 2011</ref>


==Television==
==Television==
McCarthy made over 35 guest star and recurring appearances on television shows such as ''[[Elementary (TV series)|Elementary]]'', ''[[The Good Wife]]'', ''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'', ''[[Ed (TV series)|Ed]]'', ''[[Designing Women]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[LA Law]]'', ''[[Freddy's Nightmares]]'', ''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'', and ''[[In the Heat of the Night (TV series)|In the Heat of the Night]]''. McCarthy played the father of Wayne (Freddy Geiger) on the short lived [[CBS]] show ''[[Love Monkey]]''.
McCarthy has made over 35 guest star and recurring appearances on television shows such as ''[[Elementary (TV series)|Elementary]]'', ''[[The Good Wife]]'', ''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'', ''[[Ed (TV series)|Ed]]'', ''[[Designing Women]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[LA Law]]'', ''[[Freddy's Nightmares]]'', ''[[Matlock (1986 TV series)|Matlock]]'', and ''[[In the Heat of the Night (TV series)|In the Heat of the Night]]''. McCarthy played the father of Wayne (Freddy Geiger) on the short lived [[CBS]] show ''[[Love Monkey]]''. McCarthy also portrayed the Nature Documentary Voice in an episode in the first season of the Apple TV+ thriller series Severance.


McCarthy played [[Albert Schweitzer]] in ''Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa'' (2006), a TV film on [[PBS]].<ref>[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/albert_schweitzer_called_to_africa " 'Albert Schweitzer: Called To Africa' (2006)"] rottentomatoes.com, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref>
McCarthy played [[Albert Schweitzer]] in ''Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa'' (2006), a TV film on [[PBS]].<ref>[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/albert_schweitzer_called_to_africa " 'Albert Schweitzer: Called To Africa' (2006)"]. ''[[Rotten Tomatoes]]''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref>


[[David Letterman]] created a running bit for McCarthy who played a politician who, in the middle of primary season, announces on ''The Late Show'' that he will run for President of the United States.
[[David Letterman]] created a running bit for McCarthy who played a politician who, in the middle of primary season, announces on ''The Late Show'' that he will run for President of the United States.


===Star Trek===
===Star Trek===
He has made guest appearances on two ''[[Star Trek]]'' series; on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', he appeared in the season 3 episode "[[The Hunted (TNG episode)|The Hunted]]" as Roga Danar, and in the pilot episode of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' entitled "[[Caretaker (Voyager episode)|Caretaker]]" as the unnamed chief medical officer of the [[USS Voyager (Star Trek)|USS Voyager]].
He has made guest appearances on two ''[[Star Trek]]'' series; on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', he appeared in the season 3 episode "[[The Hunted (TNG episode)|The Hunted]]" as Roga Danar, and in the pilot episode of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' entitled "[[Caretaker (Voyager episode)|Caretaker]]" as the unnamed chief medical officer of the [[USS Voyager (Star Trek)|USS ''Voyager'']].


==Michigan J. Frog==
==Michigan J. Frog==
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*''[[RoboCop 2]]'' (1990) - Holzgang
*''[[RoboCop 2]]'' (1990) - Holzgang
*''[[Eve of Destruction (film)|Eve of Destruction]]'' (1991) - Young Bill Simmons<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/74237/Eve-of-Destruction/ ''Eve of Destruction''] tcm.com, retrieved October 22, 2017</ref>
*''[[Eve of Destruction (film)|Eve of Destruction]]'' (1991) - Young Bill Simmons<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/74237/Eve-of-Destruction/ "Eve of Destruction"]. ''[[Turner Classic Movies]]''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>
*''[[Rapid Fire (1992 film)|Rapid Fire]]'' (1992) - Agent Anderson<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/18614/Rapid-Fire/ ''Rapid Fire''] tcm.com, retrieved October 22, 2017</ref>
*''[[Rapid Fire (1992 film)|Rapid Fire]]'' (1992) - Agent Anderson<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/18614/Rapid-Fire/ "Rapid Fire"]. ''Turner Classic Movies''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>
*''[[Cliffhanger (film)|Cliffhanger]]'' (1993) - Pilot<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/18874/Cliffhanger/ ''Cliffhanger''] tcm.com, retrieved October 22, 2017</ref>
*''[[Cliffhanger (film)|Cliffhanger]]'' (1993) - Pilot<ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/18874/Cliffhanger/ "Cliffhanger"]. ''Turner Classic Moviese''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>
*''[[Starting Out in the Evening]]'' (2007) - Charles<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/startingoutintheevening|title=Starting Out in the Evening|publisher=metacritic}}</ref>
*''[[Starting Out in the Evening]]'' (2007) - Charles<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/startingoutintheevening| title=Starting Out in the Evening| website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
*''Consent'' (2010) - Mark
*''Consent'' (2010) - Mark


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He has directed stage and film productions, including:
He has directed stage and film productions, including:


''Danny And The Deep Blue Sea'' for the 29th St Project, NYC, ''The Glass Menagerie'' for the University of New Hampshire and ''Urinetown'' for the University of Oklahoma. Working with his brother, Jim McCarthy in 2016, he wrote, directed and edited ''Keepsake'', a short film featuring his daughter, the actress Juliet Perrell McCarthy.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vimeo.com/194950286 | title=Keepsake }}</ref>
''Danny And The Deep Blue Sea'' for the 29th St Project, NYC, ''The Glass Menagerie'' for the University of New Hampshire and ''Urinetown'' for the University of Oklahoma. Working with his brother, Jim McCarthy in 2016, he wrote, directed and edited ''Keepsake'', a short film featuring his daughter, the actress Juliet Perrell McCarthy.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://vimeo.com/194950286| title=Keepsake| website=Vimeo| access-date=May 22, 2023}}</ref>


==Theatre==
==Theatre==
In 1983, he debuted on Broadway, playing opposite Anthony Quinn in ''Zorba.'' <ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/zorba-broadway-theatre-vault-0000012262 " 'Zorba' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref> McCarthy played Bob Freelander in [[Marvin Hamlisch]] and [[Howard Ashman]]'s ill-fated ''[[Smile (musical)|Smile]],'' which opened on Broadway in November 1986.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/smile-lunt-fontanne-theatre-vault-0000005032 " 'Smile' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref><ref>Holden, Stephen. [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/23/theater/to-its-creators-smile-was-always-a-beauty.html?pagewanted=all&pagewanted= "To Its Creators, 'Smile' Was Always a Beauty"] ''The New York Times'', November 23, 1986</ref> He played Terry in the original Broadway cast of ''[[Side Show (musical)|Side Show]]'' in 1997, recorded for Sony Music.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/side-show-richard-rodgers-theatre-vault-0000003072 " 'Side Show' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref> He is perhaps best known in the theater for his creation of Officer Lockstock in the Broadway production of ''Urinetown'', which opened on Broadway in September 2001.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/urinetown-the-musical-henry-millers-theatre-vault-0000013327 " 'Urinetown' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref> From 1995 - 97, McCarthy played the "Beast" in the Broadway production of ''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' .<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/beauty-and-the-beast-palace-theatre-vault-0000009145 " 'Beauty and the Beast' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref> He later returned to the role for a limited engagement lasting from February through April 2004.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/article/beauty-and-the-beast-welcomes-new-trio-feb-17-com-117955 Beauty and the Beast Welcomes New Trio Feb. 17] Playbill, Retrieved August 6, 2022</ref> He also played [[Characters of Disney's The Little Mermaid#King Triton|King Triton]] in a workshop for Disney's stage adaptation of [[The Little Mermaid (musical)|''The Little Mermaid'']].<ref>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/169067-the-little-mermaid-at-unknown-venue-in-new-york-2003 Little Mermaid workshop]</ref> McCarthy played Dubhdara in the musical ''[[The Pirate Queen]]'' which opened on Broadway in April 2007.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/the-pirate-queen-hilton-theatre-vault-0000004677 " 'The Pirate Queen' Broadway"] Playbill, retrieved October 21, 2017</ref><ref>Portantiere, Michael. [http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/06-2007/the-queen-is-dead-the-pirate-queen-will-close-on-j_10915.html "The Queen Is Dead: 'The Pirate Queen' Will Close on June 17"] theatermania.com, June 5, 2007</ref> In 2008, 2009 and 2011, McCarthy played Billy Flynn in ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'', the long-running Broadway revival.<ref>[http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=70328 Jeff McCarthy] Internet Broadway Database</ref><ref>News Desk. [https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jeff-McCarthy-Steps-into-CHICAGO-as-Billy-Flynn-38325-20110301 "Jeff McCarthy Steps into 'Chicago' as Billy Flynn, 3/8-3/25"] broadwayworld.com, March 1, 2011</ref> McCarthy created the role of Lola Cola in the premiere of the bluegrass musical, ''Southern Comfort'' which opened at the Off-Broadway [[Public Theater]] in March 2016.<ref>Stock, Allison. [http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/southern-comfort-opening-night-photos_76257.html "Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy Open in Public Theater's 'Southern Comfort' "] theatermania.com, March 9, 2016</ref>
In 1983, he debuted on Broadway, replacing [[Robert Westenberg]] playing opposite Anthony Quinn in ''[[Zorba (musical)|Zorba]].'' <ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/zorba-broadway-theatre-vault-0000012262 " 'Zorba' Broadway"]. ''[[Playbill]]''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> McCarthy played Bob Freelander in [[Marvin Hamlisch]] and [[Howard Ashman]]'s ill-fated ''[[Smile (musical)|Smile]],'' which opened on Broadway in November 1986.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/smile-lunt-fontanne-theatre-vault-0000005032 " 'Smile' Broadway"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved October 21, 2017</ref><ref>Holden, Stephen (November 23, 1986). [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/23/theater/to-its-creators-smile-was-always-a-beauty.html?pagewanted=all&pagewanted= "To Its Creators, 'Smile' Was Always a Beauty"]. ''[[The New York Times]]''.</ref> He played Terry in the original Broadway cast of ''[[Side Show (musical)|Side Show]]'' in 1997, recorded for Sony Music.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/side-show-richard-rodgers-theatre-vault-0000003072 " 'Side Show' Broadway"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> He is perhaps best known in the theater for his creation of Officer Lockstock in the Broadway production of ''Urinetown'', which opened on Broadway in September 2001.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/urinetown-the-musical-henry-millers-theatre-vault-0000013327 " 'Urinetown' Broadway"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> From 1995 - 97, McCarthy played the "[[Beast (Disney character)|Beast]]" in the Broadway production of ''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' .<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/beauty-and-the-beast-palace-theatre-vault-0000009145 " 'Beauty and the Beast' Broadway"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> He later returned to the role for a limited engagement lasting from February through April 2004.<ref>Gans, Andrew (February 17, 2004). [http://www.playbill.com/article/beauty-and-the-beast-welcomes-new-trio-feb-17-com-117955 "Beauty and the Beast Welcomes New Trio Feb. 17"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved May 23, 2023.</ref> He also played [[Characters of Disney's The Little Mermaid#King Triton|King Triton]] in a workshop for Disney's stage adaptation of [[The Little Mermaid (musical)|''The Little Mermaid'']].<ref>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/169067-the-little-mermaid-at-unknown-venue-in-new-york-2003 "Little Mermaid workshop"]. ''AboutTheArtists''. Retrieved May 22, 2023.</ref> McCarthy played Dubhdara in the musical ''[[The Pirate Queen]]'' which opened on Broadway in April 2007.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/the-pirate-queen-hilton-theatre-vault-0000004677 "The Pirate Queen' Broadway"]. ''Playbill''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Portantiere, Michael (June 5, 2007). [http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/06-2007/the-queen-is-dead-the-pirate-queen-will-close-on-j_10915.html "The Queen Is Dead: 'The Pirate Queen' Will Close on June 17"]. ''Theatermania.com''.</ref> In 2008, 2009 and 2011, McCarthy played Billy Flynn in ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'', the long-running Broadway revival.<ref>[http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=70328 "Jeff McCarthy"]. ''Internet Broadway Database''.</ref><ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jeff-McCarthy-Steps-into-CHICAGO-as-Billy-Flynn-38325-20110301 "Jeff McCarthy Steps into 'Chicago' as Billy Flynn, 3/8-3/25"]. ''broadwayworld.com''. March 1, 2011.</ref> McCarthy created the role of Lola Cola in the premiere of the bluegrass musical, ''Southern Comfort'' which opened at the Off-Broadway [[Public Theater]] in March 2016.<ref>Stock, Allison (MRXH 9, 2016). [http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/southern-comfort-opening-night-photos_76257.html "Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy Open in Public Theater's 'Southern Comfort'"]. ''Theatermania.com''.</ref>

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In February 2017 at the [[Off-Broadway]] 59E59 Theaters, McCarthy created the title character in Jeffrey Sweet's ''Kunstler'' about the radical civil rights attorney, [[William Kunstler]]." By popular demand, he went on to play the role in the Barrington Stage Company (Pittfield, Massachusetts) production, which opened in May 2017. (McCarthy is an associate artist at the Barrington Stage Company.)<ref>Goepfert, Bob (May 18, 2017). [http://www.manchesterjournal.com/stories/actor-jeff-mccarthy-brings-a-polarizing-figure-to-life-in-kunstler,507721 "Actor Jeff McCarthy brings a polarizing figure to life in 'Kunstler'"]. ''[[Manchester Journal]]''. Retrieved May 22, 2023.</ref>


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In 2012, McCarthy played the title role in ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical]]'' at [[Madison Square Garden]].
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In February 2017 at the [[Off-Broadway]] 59E59 Theaters, McCarthy created the title character in Jeffrey Sweet's ''Kunstler'' about the radical civil rights attorney, [[William Kunstler]]." By popular demand, he went on to play the role in the Barrington Stage Company (Pittfield, Massachusetts) production, which opened in May 2017. (McCarthy is an associate artist at the Barrington Stage Company.)<ref>Goepfert, Bob. [http://www.manchesterjournal.com/stories/actor-jeff-mccarthy-brings-a-polarizing-figure-to-life-in-kunstler,507721 "Actor Jeff McCarthy brings a polarizing figure to life in 'Kunstler' "] ''Manchester Journal'', May 18, 2017</ref>


McCarthy has worked extensively in regional theater playing leading roles at The Guthrie, Long Wharf Theater, Arena Stage, Barrington Stage, ACT San Francisco, Denver Center Theater and others. Some of his notable regional credits include Fagin in ''[[Oliver!]]'', the title role in ''[[Sweeney Todd (musical)|Sweeney Todd]]'', Henry Higgins in ''[[My Fair Lady]]'', Don Quixote / Miguel de Cervantes in ''[[Man of La Mancha]]'', Frank Abagnale, Sr. in [[Catch Me If You Can (musical)|''Catch Me If You Can'']], King Arthur in ''[[Camelot (musical)|Camelot]]'', Harold Hill in ''[[The Music Man]]'', the title role in ''[[Sunday in the Park with George]]'', and Nathan Detroit in ''[[Guys and Dolls]]''.<ref name=AboutTheArtists>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/283791-jeff-mccarthy "Jeff McCarthy"]. ''AboutTheArtists''.</ref>
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In 2012, McCarthy played the title role in the stage version of ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas!]]'' at [[Madison Square Garden]].


His touring credits include Javert in ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]'', The Pirate King in ''[[The Pirates of Penzance]]'', the title role in ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical]]'', and Billy Flynn in [[Chicago (musical)|''Chicago'']].<ref name=AboutTheArtists/>
McCarthy has worked extensively in regional theater playing leading roles at The Guthrie, Long Wharf Theater, Arena Stage, Barrington Stage, ACT San Francisco, Denver Center Theater and others.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:23, 23 October 2024

Jeff McCarthy
McCarthy in 2015
Born
Jeffrey Charles McCarthy

(1954-10-16) October 16, 1954 (age 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1983–present
Spouse
Pamela J. Perrell
​
​
(m. 1987, divorced)​
Children2

Jeffrey Charles McCarthy (born October 16, 1954) is an American actor and director.

Early life

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McCarthy was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Santa Maria - growing up blocks away from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, where he studied and performed for several seasons in the 1970s. He completed the masters program in acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco before becoming a company member.[1]

Television

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McCarthy has made over 35 guest star and recurring appearances on television shows such as Elementary, The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ed, Designing Women, Cheers, LA Law, Freddy's Nightmares, Matlock, and In the Heat of the Night. McCarthy played the father of Wayne (Freddy Geiger) on the short lived CBS show Love Monkey. McCarthy also portrayed the Nature Documentary Voice in an episode in the first season of the Apple TV+ thriller series Severance.

McCarthy played Albert Schweitzer in Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (2006), a TV film on PBS.[2]

David Letterman created a running bit for McCarthy who played a politician who, in the middle of primary season, announces on The Late Show that he will run for President of the United States.

Star Trek

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He has made guest appearances on two Star Trek series; on Star Trek: The Next Generation, he appeared in the season 3 episode "The Hunted" as Roga Danar, and in the pilot episode of Star Trek: Voyager entitled "Caretaker" as the unnamed chief medical officer of the USS Voyager.

Michigan J. Frog

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McCarthy was chosen by Chuck Jones to be the voice of Michigan J. Frog in his 1995 Another Froggy Evening, a sequel to the original 1955 cartoon One Froggy Evening. McCarthy went on to voice Michigan J. Frog, "spokesphibian" for the WB Television Network.

Film

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McCarthy has played various roles in films including Starting Out In the Evening with Frank Langella, Consent opposite Kate Burton, RoboCop 2 playing Holtzgang, the lawyer representing the company that built Robocop, Eve of Destruction, Rapid Fire and Cliffhanger.

Directing

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He has directed stage and film productions, including:

Danny And The Deep Blue Sea for the 29th St Project, NYC, The Glass Menagerie for the University of New Hampshire and Urinetown for the University of Oklahoma. Working with his brother, Jim McCarthy in 2016, he wrote, directed and edited Keepsake, a short film featuring his daughter, the actress Juliet Perrell McCarthy.[7]

Theatre

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In 1983, he debuted on Broadway, replacing Robert Westenberg playing opposite Anthony Quinn in Zorba. [8] McCarthy played Bob Freelander in Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Ashman's ill-fated Smile, which opened on Broadway in November 1986.[9][10] He played Terry in the original Broadway cast of Side Show in 1997, recorded for Sony Music.[11] He is perhaps best known in the theater for his creation of Officer Lockstock in the Broadway production of Urinetown, which opened on Broadway in September 2001.[12] From 1995 - 97, McCarthy played the "Beast" in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast .[13] He later returned to the role for a limited engagement lasting from February through April 2004.[14] He also played King Triton in a workshop for Disney's stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid.[15] McCarthy played Dubhdara in the musical The Pirate Queen which opened on Broadway in April 2007.[16][17] In 2008, 2009 and 2011, McCarthy played Billy Flynn in Chicago, the long-running Broadway revival.[18][19] McCarthy created the role of Lola Cola in the premiere of the bluegrass musical, Southern Comfort which opened at the Off-Broadway Public Theater in March 2016.[20]

In February 2017 at the Off-Broadway 59E59 Theaters, McCarthy created the title character in Jeffrey Sweet's Kunstler about the radical civil rights attorney, William Kunstler." By popular demand, he went on to play the role in the Barrington Stage Company (Pittfield, Massachusetts) production, which opened in May 2017. (McCarthy is an associate artist at the Barrington Stage Company.)[21]

In 2012, McCarthy played the title role in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Madison Square Garden.

McCarthy has worked extensively in regional theater playing leading roles at The Guthrie, Long Wharf Theater, Arena Stage, Barrington Stage, ACT San Francisco, Denver Center Theater and others. Some of his notable regional credits include Fagin in Oliver!, the title role in Sweeney Todd, Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Don Quixote / Miguel de Cervantes in Man of La Mancha, Frank Abagnale, Sr. in Catch Me If You Can, King Arthur in Camelot, Harold Hill in The Music Man, the title role in Sunday in the Park with George, and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls.[22]

His touring credits include Javert in Les Misérables, The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance, the title role in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, and Billy Flynn in Chicago.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Wren, Celia (June 12, 2011). "Jeff McCarthy takes a leading role in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  2. ^ " 'Albert Schweitzer: Called To Africa' (2006)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "Eve of Destruction". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  4. ^ "Rapid Fire". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  5. ^ "Cliffhanger". Turner Classic Moviese. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  6. ^ "Starting Out in the Evening". Metacritic.
  7. ^ "Keepsake". Vimeo. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  8. ^ " 'Zorba' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  9. ^ " 'Smile' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017
  10. ^ Holden, Stephen (November 23, 1986). "To Its Creators, 'Smile' Was Always a Beauty". The New York Times.
  11. ^ " 'Side Show' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  12. ^ " 'Urinetown' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  13. ^ " 'Beauty and the Beast' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  14. ^ Gans, Andrew (February 17, 2004). "Beauty and the Beast Welcomes New Trio Feb. 17". Playbill. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  15. ^ "Little Mermaid workshop". AboutTheArtists. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  16. ^ "The Pirate Queen' Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  17. ^ Portantiere, Michael (June 5, 2007). "The Queen Is Dead: 'The Pirate Queen' Will Close on June 17". Theatermania.com.
  18. ^ "Jeff McCarthy". Internet Broadway Database.
  19. ^ "Jeff McCarthy Steps into 'Chicago' as Billy Flynn, 3/8-3/25". broadwayworld.com. March 1, 2011.
  20. ^ Stock, Allison (MRXH 9, 2016). "Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy Open in Public Theater's 'Southern Comfort'". Theatermania.com.
  21. ^ Goepfert, Bob (May 18, 2017). "Actor Jeff McCarthy brings a polarizing figure to life in 'Kunstler'". Manchester Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  22. ^ a b "Jeff McCarthy". AboutTheArtists.
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