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Kathy J. McCarthy
Actress . Model . Writer . Producer . Director
 
Smart, Classy and Alluring
A youthful (Blonde) Ann Margret
An effervescent & vivacious personality of Meg Ryan
The Sassy wit of Heather Locklear (on Melrose Place)
Energetic, Warm Hearted with an Elegant Aura
 “Eloquent & Pure”

Kathy is represented by Mademoiselle Talent & Modeling Agency in West Los Angeles in both the Theatrical Division for TV, Film, Music Videos and Tradeshows and the Commercial Division for Commercials, Commercial Print and Modeling.

She is a member of the American Film Institute (AFI), The Screen Actor's Guild (SAG), The American Federation of TV and Film (AFTRA), Women in Film (WIF), Film Independent (FIND) and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).

She has honed her craft with top industry teachers and schools who have worked with actors such as: Robert De Niro, Marlon Brando, Ashley Judd, Michelle Phiefer, Heather Grahm, James Franco, Scott Caan, Sean Astin, Jim Carry, Halle Barry, Pierce Brosnan, and Heather Locklear. She worked with friend and collegue Sean Astin in school and during rehearsals. Sean is well known for his film roles in "Goonies", "Rudy", and as Sam the Hobbit in "Lord of The Rings". She also worked closely with  friend and collegue Lake Bell who recently stared in "What Happens In Vegas" with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.  Kathy continues to study her technique with one of the worlds top teachers.

Some of her credits include; Lead Model in Danny Aschkar's International music video, aired in twenty-one countries around the world including the United States and Canada. Kathy has been featured in the band Switchfoot’s remake of the “Dare You To Move ” Music Video on MTV. She's been in several commercials & industrials, Guest Stared on "Anchor Today" with Lyn Ericson & Co-Stared in "Not Another 80's Movie". She has been Featured in some of the following Television shows such as: Ally McBeal, Beverly Hills 90210, VH-1 (Meatloaf's Biography) and was also featured in the following movies "Impostor" Starring: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe & Vincent D'Onofrio & "Intolerable Cruelty Starring: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta Jones and Billy Bob Thorton, in addition, she has worked on several Independent Films with the American Film Institute with Supporting roles for "Killing her Softly" and "Reflection". She is also a frequent ensemble cast member in LA's longest running production: "Welcome Home Soldier". Performances are the first Saturday of each month at Playhouse Repertory Theatre (Studio 1) in Hollywood near Universal Studio's.

Regarding Kathy's writing she recently created and completed a feature length screenplay.  The script is a film noir drama genre registered with the WGA (Writer's Guild of America).  In addition, the scipt has a copyright from the United States "copyright office" Library of Congress

Kathy was cast as Line Producer on a short film with Producer, Writer and Actor Julia Flint with Diva D Productions for the 48 Hour National Film Challenge filmed in Los Angeles, California the film has been screened at film festivals in the Los Angeles area

She was also recently cast by AmerAsian Films to work as assistant director on the Feature Film American Asian with the talented actor, director and writer Roger Lim. The film is planned to be screened at film festivals in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas as well as, San Francisco and the Bay area

As for modeling she modeled for CHANEL Beauty, Hugh Hefner's previous photographer: Alison Reynolds & Reynolds Photography, Everything But Water Los Angeles & Prestige Wedding Photography to name a few.  Kathy is currently pursuing additional projects both Commercial & Theatrical.

In addition to Kathy's acting, writing, directing and producing, she is the Vice President of her husband's company. It's a research & development and consulting business in the diving, snorkeling and aerospace industry. Currently they have licensed to the majority of the diving industry.

As for her continued education she attended college at: Western Washington University & several other colleges throughout Washington State & Southern California. with an emphasis on Business & Marketing.

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