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Todd McCarthy

Todd McCarthy

Director & actor · born 16 February 1950 · Evanston, Illinois, USA

Todd McCarthy is an American film critic. He wrote for Variety for 31 years as its chief film critic until 2010. In October of that year, he joined The Hollywood Reporter where he subsequently became chief film critic.

Was born on February 16, 1950 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Daniel and Barbara McCarthy. His mother was a cellist and served as the president of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra. His father was a rancher and real-estate developer. McCarthy graduated from Stanford University in 1972. McCarthy married at age 43 to Sasha Alpert on July 4, 1993 on his family's ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Sasha is a documentary film maker.

Where to start: The Other Side of the Wind (2018).

As director 4

As actor 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Todd McCarthy movie?

By viewer score, The Other Side of the Wind (2018) at 6.7/10.

What are Todd McCarthy’s most popular movies?

The Other Side of the Wind, Cannonball, Corman's World.

How many movies has Todd McCarthy made?

18 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 14 as actor.

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