After starring in "Pretty in Pink," McCarthy appeared in the comedy "Weekend at Bernie's" and its 1993 sequel.
He went on to guest star on shows like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The Twilight Zone," "Gossip Girl," and "Monk."
McCarthy also appeared in Broadway productions of "The Boys of Winter" and "Side Man."
Outside of acting, McCarthy has directed episodes of shows like "Gossip Girl," "Orange Is the New Black," "The Sinner," "Good Girls," and "The Blacklist."
He also released two books: a travel memoir titled "The Longest Way Home" and a young adult novel called "Just Fly Away." His new memoir titled "Brat: An '80s Story" is set for release on May 11, 2021.