R.I.P. 1914-2010 Age: 96
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jayraskin1 — 15 years ago(September 12, 2010 07:09 PM)
Yes, he was terrific in "Body Snatchers" and the Twilight Zone episode and movie. It was always a delight to see him, and he improved every movie and television show I saw him in. "UHF" and "the Howling" are two that come to mind out of his ouvre of some 200 recorded performances.
I once saw him in the play "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" He was nice enough to have a question and answer session with the matinee audience. We, of course, were anxious to ask him questions about the "Twilight Zone" and "Body Snatchers"
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drxcreatures — 15 years ago(September 12, 2010 09:02 PM)
I just read about this, now. He was such a cool actor. R.I.P. Kevin
You were wonderful.
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semsox — 15 years ago(September 12, 2010 10:31 PM)
96 Years old. Much like his career, to live a long, and full life like that, is quite an accomplishment. Every year around Halloween I always watch "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers". Because of that movie alone, he won't be forgotten.
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ottermole — 15 years ago(September 13, 2010 03:11 AM)
I just spoke with Kevin on the phone two weeks ago. He was at his Cape Cod house. He was in great spirits with most of his family present for a visit. He usually spent part of every year at his Cape Cod house.
I recently worked with him on THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X and may very well be the last person to have directed him in a feature film. Hopefully the IMDb will get the title back on the site soon .. but probably too late for Kevin's obit.
Watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes video montage of the late great actor who recently completed work on JOHNNY X:
Long Live Walter Jameson, wherever you are!
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ottermole — 15 years ago(September 13, 2010 03:17 PM)
Kevin Had a house in Sherman Oaks, California and one in Cape Cod, Mass. He divided his time between the two residences.
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ottermole — 15 years ago(September 13, 2010 04:34 PM)
That I have no idea about. I am going to email his wife and see if the memorial will be private or public. Chances are it will be private.
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professorfate1965 — 15 years ago(September 13, 2010 05:36 AM)
In 2001 I had the honor of meeting Mr. McCarthy at Trek Expo. I have an autographed photo of him from INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. We spoke for about five minutes or so. We discussed his experience working on the first Hawaii Five-O episode FULL FATHOM FIVE. He fondly remembered it by saying something to the effect of "Ah yes, that was the one where I killed off the rich widows by stuffing them in 55 gallon drums!" and of course he said in that famous Kevin McCarthy way. A very charming and nice man. RIP and you are missed.
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