Jacob McCarthy
Biography
Jacob McCarthy is an Irish actor born in Dublin, Ireland in 1993. He studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2014. McCarthy began his acting career in British theatre, appearing in productions of "The Crucible" and "Richard II." He has had recurring roles on television series A.P. Bio and The Last Summer, and has appeared in films such as The Drummer and the Keeper and The Tragedy of Macbeth. McCarthy is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a focus on acting.
Career overview
Jacob McCarthy is an Irish actor known for his work in film and television. He studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2014. After completing his studies, McCarthy began his acting career in British theatre, appearing in productions of "The Crucible" and "Richard II."
McCarthy's first major film role came in 2017, when he was cast as the lead in the film "The Drummer and the Keeper." The film is about a teenage boy with Asperger's syndrome who strikes up an unlikely friendship. McCarthy's performance in the film marked a significant milestone in his acting career.
In addition to his work in film, McCarthy has also had recurring roles on television series. His credits include "A.P. Bio" and "The Last Summer." McCarthy was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1993.
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- You'll Never Believe Who's Dead (2026) as Dorian
- Mary & George (2024) as Kit Villiers
- SAS Rogue Heroes (2022) as Johnny Cooper
- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) as Wheyface
- The Last Summer (2019) as Chad
- The First Saturday of May (2019) as May McDonagh
- A.P. Bio (2018) as Devin
- The Male Gaze: First Kiss (2018) as Peter J. Roberts (segment Pria)
- Pria (2017) as Peter
- The Drummer and the Keeper (2017) as Christopher