Steven McCarthy is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, and musician.
In 2018, McCarthy received a prestigious Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for his outstanding performance in the dramatic series "Mary Kills People". He played the role of a dying rock singer in season one, showcasing his remarkable acting skills.
Throughout his career, McCarthy has had the opportunity to work with renowned directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Ken Finkelman, and Kate Melville. He has also starred alongside notable actors like Jeff Daniels, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Christine Lahti, and Tatiana Maslany.
In addition to his acting work, McCarthy is also a talented filmmaker. In 2015, he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the short film "o negative", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to play at numerous festivals worldwide. The film received critical acclaim, being named a Vimeo staff pick, Short of the Week, and one of Canada's Top Ten shorts of the year.
McCarthy's second directing effort, "We Forgot to Break Up", is a film about a rock band who are confronted by their old friend and ex-manager. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and SxSW, and went on to win Best Canadian Short Film at the Whistler Film Festival.
In 2018, McCarthy's third directing effort, "From Across the Street and Through Two Sets of Windows", premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
As a musician, McCarthy is the frontman and bandleader for the 10-piece funk rock extravaganza The ElastoCitizens. He has also received formal training in acting and directing from the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada, holding two diplomas in these fields.
McCarthy's impressive resume and numerous accomplishments make him a standout figure in the entertainment industry.
