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.
On November 29, 1962, Andrew Thomas McCarthy was born. He is an American actor, travel writer, and television director, known for his roles in 1980s films and as a member of the Brat Pack.
In 1983, Andrew McCarthy had his first major role in the comedy 'Class' opposite Jacqueline Bisset.
In 1985, Andrew McCarthy starred in 'Heaven Help Us' (also known as Catholic Boys) with Donald Sutherland and Kevin Dillon as Michael Dunn.
In 1987, McCarthy appeared in the films 'Mannequin' and 'Less than Zero', the cinematic adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel.
In 1988, Andrew McCarthy returned to Hollywood to star in several films, such as 'Fresh Horses' and 'Kansas'.
In 1989, McCarthy had another hit with the comedy film 'Weekend at Bernie's'.
In 1992, Andrew McCarthy entered a detoxification program and has been sober since that time.
On October 9, 1999, Andrew McCarthy married his college sweetheart Carol Schneider after almost 20 years apart.
In 1999, Andrew McCarthy starred in 'Side Man' on Broadway, and the production won the Tony Award for Best Play.
In 2002, Carol Schneider gave birth to a son, Sam, who also became an actor.
In 2003, McCarthy was scheduled to guest star in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent', but was fired due to conflict with Vincent D'Onofrio.
In 2004, McCarthy announced that he once had a serious alcohol problem, which began at age 12.
In 2004, he played Dr. Hook in 'Kingdom Hospital'.
In 2005, Andrew McCarthy and Carol Schneider divorced.
In 2005, McCarthy appeared in five episodes of the NBC television series 'E-Ring'.
In 2007, McCarthy guest starred in an episode of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' with Chris Noth.
In 2008, Andrew McCarthy starred in the NBC television series 'Lipstick Jungle' and had a minor role in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'.
In 2010, Andrew McCarthy appeared in the USA show 'White Collar'.
In 2010, McCarthy received several awards from SATW (Society of American Travel Writers), including Travel Journalist of the Year.
In 2010, McCarthy was escorted out of an underground church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, for entering the site without documentation, while on assignment for Afar magazine.
On August 28, 2011, Andrew McCarthy married Irish writer and director Dolores Rice.
In 2011, he appeared again in the USA show 'White Collar'. He also directed the episode 'Neighborhood Watch'.
In 2012, Andrew McCarthy's book 'The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down' was 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.
In 2015, McCarthy directed three episodes of 'The Blacklist'.
In 2016, he starred in the short-lived ABC drama 'The Family'.
In 2017, Algonquin Books published Andrew McCarthy's YA novel, 'Just Fly Away', which became a New York Times bestseller.
From 2020 to 2021, Andrew McCarthy had a recurring role in NBC's TV series 'Good Girls'.
In May 2021, McCarthy's memoir 'Brat: An '80s Story' was released by Grand Central Publishing.
From 2020 to 2021, Andrew McCarthy had a recurring role in NBC's TV series 'Good Girls'.
In the summer of 2021, Andrew McCarthy walked the Camino de Santiago with his son Sam, which later became the subject of his memoir 'Walking with Sam'.
In 2022, Andrew McCarthy joined the cast of 'The Resident' as Ian Sullivan.
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.
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