Andrew McCarthy

Birth Name:

Andrew McCarthy

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Enrolled in New York University at 18-years-old, while also studying drama at Circle in the Square
Quote: "(Regarding his love of travel) "I find I'm just a better version of myself when I travel․ I feel my place in the world in a way that I understand more․․․I never come back from a trip not feeling like I've grown at least a bit․""
Began to drink at 12-years-old and would only become sober after completing a stint in rehab in 1992
After a hugely successful film career throughout the '80 and '90s, he would begin to transition to television by the early 2000s, landing guest roles on "Law & Order", "Lipstick Jungle" and "White Collar"
An avid traveler, he also enjoys contributing to National Geographic
Gained widespread prominence and heartthrob status as a member of the 1980s 'brat pack' following appearances in "St․ Elmo's Fire" and "Pretty in Pink"
Made his Broadway stage debut in the late '80s in The Boys of Winter and would later return a decade later in the Tony-award winning production of Side Man

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