Biography
Prior to his turn to directing, McCarthy made a name for himself on stage, forming a noted comedy improv troupe in college before exploring the depths of Shakespeare in several productions. After cutting his teeth guest-starring on "Law & Order" (NBC, 1990- ), "Spin City" (ABC, 1996-2002), "Alley McBeal" (Fox, 1997-2002) and "The Practice" (ABC, 1997-2004), McCarthy had a memorable, but short-lived regular series role on "Boston Public" (Fox, …
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Career Milestones
2011 | Directed the sports themed drama, "Win Win" starring Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan |
2009 | Contributed to the story for the animated feature, "Up"; nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay |
2009 | Had a small role as the principle in Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones" |
2009 | Co-starred with Amanda Peet in Roland Emmerich's disaster film, "2012" |
2008 | Had a recurring role on HBO's "The Wire" as Scott Templeton |
2008 | Helmed second feature, "The Visitor"; earned a nomination from the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Director |
2007 | Cast in Mike White's "Year of the Dog" starring Molly Shannon |
2006 | Cast in Clint Eastwood's WWII drama, "Flags of Our Fathers" |
2006 | Played an Editor in Steven Zaillian's "All the Kings Men" |
2005 | Starred in the George Clooney-directed "Goodnight, and Good Luck" |
2004 | Played an FBI agent opposite Matthew Broderick in the comedy "The Last Shot" |
2002 | Directorial debut (also scripted), "The Station Agent" |
2001 | Had featured role in the Broadway revival of "Noises Off" |
2000 | Cast as coach Kevin Riley in the FOX drama, "Boston Public" |
2000 | Had a small role in "Meet the Parents" opposite Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller |
1998 | First sitcom appearance, a bit part on ABC's "Spin City" |
Awards
2012 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay in Win Win |
2012 | Writers Guild of America Award for Original Screenplay in Win Win |
2011 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Original Screenplay in Win Win |
2009 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Director in The Visitor |
2009 | Academy Award for Writing (Original Screenplay) in Up |
2008 | Deauville Festival of American Cinema for Grand Prize in The Visitor |
2006 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Good Night, And Good Luck |
2004 | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay in The Station Agent |
2004 | Independent Spirit Award for John Cassavetes Award in The Station Agent |
2003 | BAFTA Award for Screenplay (Original) in The Station Agent |
2003 | San Sebastian International Film Festival for SIGNIS Award in The Station Agent |
2003 | San Sebastian International Film Festival for Special Jury Award in The Station Agent |
2003 | Sundance Film Festival for Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award in The Station Agent |