Andrew McCarthy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 29, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Westfield, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Andrew McCarthy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starred in 1980s Brat Pack films including 'Pretty in Pink,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' and 'Less Than Zero'; travel writer; television director. |
Intro
Andrew McCarthy is an American actor, travel writer, and television director. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the Brat Pack, starring in popular coming-of-age films such as 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'Pretty in Pink,' and 'Less Than Zero.' Apart from his successful acting career, McCarthy is also known for his work as an author and travel journalist.
Early Life & Background
Andrew McCarthy was born in Westfield, New Jersey, and attended the Pingry School and later Bernards High School. He developed an interest in acting during his teenage years and attended New York University for a short time before pursuing an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'Class' (1983)
- 'St. Elmo's Fire' (1985)
- 'Pretty in Pink' (1986)
- 'Less Than Zero' (1987)
- Travel writing, including contributing to National Geographic Traveler and publishing memoir 'The Longest Way Home' (2012)
- Directed episodes of TV series such as 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'The Blacklist'
Trivia
- Member of the 1980s Brat Pack.
- Award-winning travel writer.
- Directed television episodes in popular series.
FAQs
People also ask
Andrew McCarthy is 63 years old.
Andrew McCarthy was born the 29 November 1962.
Westfield, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 29th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 29, 1962, the United Kingdom and France signed an agreement to jointly develop and produce a supersonic airliner, known as Concorde. The project aimed to create a slender-wing airliner with a cruising speed of about Mach 2.2, capable of reducing transatlantic flight times from 7.5 hours to approximately 3 hours. The development was a collaboration between British Aircraft Corporation and Sud Aviation, with the first flight expected in 1966 and service entry by 1970.
- Day of the week: November 29th, 1962 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons
- #1 UK song: Return To Sender by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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