Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew McCarthy

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrew McCarthy made an impact.

Andrew McCarthy is an American actor, travel writer, and television director, achieving prominence as a member of the Brat Pack in the 1980s. He starred in iconic films like St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, and Weekend at Bernie's, earning a place on VH1's list of greatest teen stars. Beyond acting, McCarthy has transitioned into directing, with notable work on television series such as Orange Is the New Black, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1983: First Major Role in 'Class'

In 1983, Andrew McCarthy had his first major role in the comedy 'Class' opposite Jacqueline Bisset.

1985: Starred in 'Heaven Help Us'

In 1985, Andrew McCarthy starred in 'Heaven Help Us' (also known as Catholic Boys) with Donald Sutherland and Kevin Dillon as Michael Dunn.

1987: Roles in 'Mannequin' and 'Less Than Zero'

In 1987, McCarthy appeared in the films 'Mannequin' and 'Less than Zero', the cinematic adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel.

1988: Returned to Hollywood

In 1988, Andrew McCarthy returned to Hollywood to star in several films, such as 'Fresh Horses' and 'Kansas'.

1989: Hit with 'Weekend at Bernie's'

In 1989, McCarthy had another hit with the comedy film 'Weekend at Bernie's'.

1999: Tony Award for 'Side Man'

In 1999, Andrew McCarthy starred in 'Side Man' on Broadway, and the production won the Tony Award for Best Play.

2004: Role in 'Kingdom Hospital'

In 2004, he played Dr. Hook in 'Kingdom Hospital'.

2005: Appeared in 'E-Ring'

In 2005, McCarthy appeared in five episodes of the NBC television series 'E-Ring'.

2007: Guest Starred in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'

In 2007, McCarthy guest starred in an episode of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' with Chris Noth.

2008: Role in 'Lipstick Jungle' and 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'

In 2008, Andrew McCarthy starred in the NBC television series 'Lipstick Jungle' and had a minor role in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'.

2010: Appeared in 'White Collar'

In 2010, Andrew McCarthy appeared in the USA show 'White Collar'.

2011: Returned to 'White Collar'

In 2011, he appeared again in the USA show 'White Collar'. He also directed the episode 'Neighborhood Watch'.

2012: Published 'The Longest Way Home'

In 2012, Andrew McCarthy's book 'The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down' was published.

February 2015: "A Song for Ireland" Published

In February 2015, National Geographic published McCarthy's account, titled 'A Song for Ireland', about his return to his great-grandfather's house in Ireland.

2015: Directed 'The Blacklist'

In 2015, McCarthy directed three episodes of 'The Blacklist'.

2016: Starred in 'The Family'

In 2016, he starred in the short-lived ABC drama 'The Family'.

2017: Published 'Just Fly Away'

In 2017, Algonquin Books published Andrew McCarthy's YA novel, 'Just Fly Away', which became a New York Times bestseller.

2020: Recurring role in 'Good Girls'

From 2020 to 2021, Andrew McCarthy had a recurring role in NBC's TV series 'Good Girls'.

May 2021: Released 'Brat: An '80s Story'

In May 2021, McCarthy's memoir 'Brat: An '80s Story' was released by Grand Central Publishing.

2021: Recurring role in 'Good Girls'

From 2020 to 2021, Andrew McCarthy had a recurring role in NBC's TV series 'Good Girls'.

2022: Joined 'The Resident' cast

In 2022, Andrew McCarthy joined the cast of 'The Resident' as Ian Sullivan.

2023: Released 'Walking with Sam'

In 2023, Grand Central Publishing released 'Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain', McCarthy's memoir about walking the Camino de Santiago with his son Sam in the summer of 2021.