| Thomas McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Joseph McCarthy June 7, 1966 New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Thomas Joseph McCarthy[1] (born January 30, 1966) is an American actor, writer, and director who has appeared in several movies, including Meet the Parents and Good Night, and Good Luck, and television shows such as The Wire, Boston Public, Law & Order, and the Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of Saint Maybe. McCarthy wrote and directed the independent films The Station Agent and The Visitor.
McCarthy is a graduate of New Providence High School in New Providence, New Jersey; Boston College, Class of 1988; and the Yale School of Drama where he studied under Earle R. Gister. McCarthy also starred in Flags of Our Fathers as James Bradley. McCarthy stars in the final season of The Wire as a morally challenged reporter named Scott Templeton.[2]
McCarthy's directorial debut, The Station Agent, which he also wrote, won the Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. The film also won the BAFTA for best screenplay and the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award. The Station Agent also won awards at film festivals ranging from San Sebastian to Stockholm, Mexico City, and Aspen.[3]
McCarthy's second feature film was The Visitor, which premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. For The Visitor, McCarthy won the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director.[4] McCarthy appeared in the 2009 dramas The Lovely Bones and 2012,[5] and will direct the pilot episode of Game of Thrones for HBO and the BBC in late 2009.[6]
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Filmography
Director/Writer credits
- The Station Agent (2003) - Writer-Driector
- The Visitor (2007) - Writer-Director
- Up (2009) - Writer Only
- Game of Thrones (2010, TV) - Director Only
Acting credits in film
- Crossing the Bridge (1992)... Chris
- Conspiracy Theory (1997)... Helicopter Spotter
- 30 Days (1999)... Brad Drazin
- Certain Guys (2000)... Mitch
- Meet the Parents (2000)... Dr. Bob Banks
- The Guru (2002)... Lars
- The Last Shot (2004)... Agent Pike
- Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)... Palmer Williams
- Syriana (2005)... Fred Franks
- All the King's Men (2006)... Editor
- The Situation (2006)... Major Hanks
- Beautiful Ohio (2006)... Older William Messerman
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006)... James Bradley
- Year of the Dog (2007)... Pier
- Michael Clayton (2007)... Walter (Voice Only)
- Baby Mama (2008)... Kate's Date
- Mammoth (2009)... Bob
- Duplicity (2009)... Jeff Bauer
- The Lovely Bones (2009)... Principal Caden
- 2012 (2009)... Gordon Silberman
Acting credits in television
- Saint Maybe (1998)... Ian Bedloe
- Spin City (1998, 1 Episode)... Priest
- D.C. (2000, 1 Episode)... Joseph Scott
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000, 1 Episode)... Nick Ganzner
- Ally McBeal (2000, 1 Episode)... Peter Hanks
- Boston Public (2000-2001, 14 Episodes)... Kevin Riley
- The Practice (2001, 1 Episode)... Kevin Riley
- Law & Order (2002-2008, 3 Episodes)... Donald Housman
- The Wire (2008, 10 Episodes)... Scott Templeton
References
- ^ Thomas McCarthy Biography ((?)-)
- ^ Wiltz, Teresa (September 3, 2001). "Down to "The Wire": It's a Wrap for Gritty TV Series". Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/02/AR2007090201454.html. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "The Station Agent - Awards". http://www.thestationagent.com/awards1.html. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (2009-02-23). "'The Wrestler' tops Spirit Awards". Variety. http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=contenders&id=picture&articleid=VR1118000435&cs=1. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ www.hbo.com/thewire/interviews/tom_mccarthy.shtml
- ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i30b29365238b3652e08e2efdc7f0af62
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