What is Lin McCarthy's latest movie?

Lin McCarthy's most recent film is "The Day After" (1983).

Is Lin McCarthy a good actor?

Lin McCarthy has an average audience rating of 5.9/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Not in Front of the Children, The Execution of Private Slovik, Tail Gunner Joe.

Lin McCarthy

Q: What is the best movie of Lin McCarthy?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Lin McCarthy is "Not in Front of the Children" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Lin McCarthy acted in?

Lin McCarthy has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 11, 2026

9Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 23, 1918

Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Lin McCarthy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lin McCarthy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lin McCarthy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Lin McCarthy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Not in Front of the Children, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Lin McCarthy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lin McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Not in Front of the Children (1982) movie poster

★7.5

Not in Front of the Children: Divorced for two years, Nancy Caruthers, asks her new lover, Paul Adams, a medical student, to move in. She has custody

Not in Front of the Children

1982•Drama

★7.4

The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) movie poster

★7.4

The Execution of Private Slovik: The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion

The Execution of Private Slovik

1974•War

★7.3

★7.3

Tail Gunner Joe: Senator Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin accuses prominent people of Communist sympathies in order to give him a national

Tail Gunner Joe

1977•TV Movie

★7.1

★7.1

The D.I.: Gunnery Sergeant Jim Moore is one of the toughest Drill Instructors on Parris Island. But he's got a thorn in his side:

The D.I.

1957•Drama

★7.0

Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982) movie poster

★7.0

Eleanor, First Lady of the World: Biography of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who forged a new role for herself in the years after her husband's dea

Eleanor, First Lady of the World

1982•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Lin McCarthy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1983	The Day After	Dr. Austin	Hit	Similar →
1982	Not in Front of the Children	Judge	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Eleanor, First Lady of the World	Vandenberg	Hit	Similar →
1981	Tough Girl	Russell Lake	Flop	Similar →
1977	Tail Gunner Joe	Sen. Stuart Symington	Hit	Similar →
1974	The Execution of Private Slovik	Presiding Officer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1959	Face of a Fugitive	Sheriff Mark Riley	Average	Similar →
1957	The D.I.	Capt. Anderson	Hit	Similar →
1955	Yellowneck	Sergeant Todd	Flop	Similar →

Lin McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lin McCarthy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lin McCarthy is "Not in Front of the Children" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Lin McCarthy acted in?

Lin McCarthy has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lin McCarthy?

Other notable films include "The Execution of Private Slovik", "Tail Gunner Joe", and "The D.I.".