Andrew McCarthy’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Andrew McCarthy’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Net Worth:

• • Andrew McCarthy, the American actor, travel writer, and television director, has an estimated net worth of $12 million. However, some sources suggest his net worth is even higher, around $15 million.

Career Achievements:

• • McCarthy gained fame as a member of the Brat Pack, also starring in iconic 1980s films like “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Pretty in Pink,” and “Less Than Zero.”
  • He is ranked No. 40 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Teen Stars of all-time list.
  • As a director, he is known for his work on the Emmy Award-winning series “Orange Is the New Black”.

Awards and Nominations:

• • McCarthy received several awards and nominations throughout his career:
    • Fantafestival 1987: Winner of Best Actor for his role in “Mannequin.”
    • Also Sedona International Film Festival 2005: Winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film for “News for the Church” (tied with “Take Me Somewhere Nice”).

Career

His acting career began with the 1983 comedy “Class” where he portrayed a prep school student navigating love and social dynamics.

The Brat Pack Era:

McCarthy gained fame as a member of the Brat Pack, a group of young actors who rose to prominence in the 1980s. Also Collaborating with director John Hughes, he starred in iconic films like “St. Elmo’s Fire” (1985) and “Pretty in Pink” (1986). In “Less than Zero” (1987), he played a college student caught in the dark world of drugs and excess. The cult classic “Weekend at Bernie’s” (1989) also showcased McCarthy’s comedic talent. He played one of two friends pretending their deceased boss is still alive during a beach vacation.

Transition to Writing and Directing:

• • Beyond acting, McCarthy explored other creative pursuits:
    • Writing: He authored travel articles and essays, also contributing to publications like National Geographic Traveler.
    • Directing: McCarthy directed episodes of acclaimed TV shows, including “Orange Is the New Black” and “The Blacklist”.

Timeline:

• • Born on November 29, 1962, in Westfield, New Jersey.
  • Early acting roles included the comedy film “Class” (1983).
  • Also Broadway debut with “The Boys of Winter.”
  • 2000s: TV series appearances (“Law and Order,” “Kingdom Hospital,” etc.).
  • Also Directorial work on shows like “Gossip Girl” and “The Blacklist.”
  • Recent role in “Good Girls.”