Frank Mc Carthy

Background

Carthy, Frank Mc was born on June 8, 1912 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank J. and Lillian (Binford) McCarthy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Military Institute, 1933; A.M., University of Virginia, 1940.

Career

Instructor and tactical officer, Virginia Military Institute, 1933-1935, 36-37; reporter, Richmond (Virginia) News Leader, 1935-1936; press agent for theatrical produced, George Abbott, New York City, 1937-1939; military secretary to chief of staff, War Department, 1941-1943; assistant secretary general staff, War Department, 1944-1945; assistant secretary state, unites states department State, 1945; representative for, Motion Picture Association American in Hollywood and Europe, 1946-1949; alternate delegate, United Nations Conference on Freedom of Information, Geneva, 1948; executive and producer, 20th Century-Fox Studios, 1949-1962, 65-72; producer, Universal Studios, 1963-1965, 72-77.

Achievements

• Frank Mc Carthy has been listed as a noteworthy Motion picture producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee George C. Marshall Research Foundation, Virginia Military Institute Foundation. Member, vice president board directors Norton Simon Museum Art, Los Angeles Music Center Theatre Group, Motion Picture and Television Fund, Motion Picture Permanent Charities Committee Served as Second lieutenant field artillery, research United States Army, 1933. Advanced through grades to brigadier general 1957.

Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Virginia Military Institute Society, Geo. C. Marshall Research Foundation, Virginia History Society.

Connections

Father:

Frank J. McCarthy

Mother:

Lillian (Binford) McCarthy