Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the stern Sherriff Riley in the dramatic feature "Face of a Fugitive" (1959). Born Linwood McCarthy, after serving in the United States Army during World War II, he settled in California following the end of the war and under the G.I. Bill attained his degree in theatrical arts from the Geller's Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles, California. After making his formal debut in the original Broadway production of "The Chase" (1952), he was discovered by director Delbert Mann. Impressed by his blonde good looks, southern charm, and professionalism, he took notice of his potential and arrange for him to begin a career in television, starting with him being under his supervision in a supporting role on an episode of "Goodyear Playhouse". From there, he would go on to flourish as a notable supporting actor appearing in 70 in a career that would last for 35 years; often typecast as husbands, fathers, doctors, jurors, lawyers, politicians, white-collared workers, playboys, aristocrats, detectives, reporters, clergymen, cowboys, sheriffs, policemen, guards, retail clerks, salesmen, educators, sidekicks, eccentrics, neighbors, landlords, soldiers, scientists, and patriarchs. He appeared in such syndicated sitcoms as "Mister Peepers," "Justice," "Appointment with Adventure," "Robert Montgomery Presents," "Kraft Theatre," "Studio One," "The Big One," "Modern Romances," "Armstrong Circle Theatre," "One Step Beyond," "Death Valley Days," "The Rifleman," "Maisie," "Philip Marlowe," "87th Precinct," "Cain's Hundred," "Wagon Train," "Alcoa Premier," "Thriller," "The Virginian," "Stoney Burke," "Laramie," "Rawhide," "12 O'Clock High," "Judd for the Defense," "The Fugitive," "Mission: Impossible," "Lancer," "The F.B.I.," "Gunsmoke," "Cannon," "Emergency!," "The Waltons," "Baretta," "How the West Was Won," "ABC Afterschool Specials," "Knight Rider," "The Winds of War," and "Project U.F.O.". He appeared in leading roles in the motion pictures "Yellowneck" (1955) and "The D.I." (1957). During his career, he was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, was supportive of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, had been a regular parishioner of the Catholic church, was supportive of the California State Democratic Committee, had been a theatrical instructor for the Pasadena Playhouse, was a chairman for his local chaters of the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity, and he was married to actress Loretta Daye from 1952 until her death in 1995 (their union produced two children, producers Brian and Erin McCarthy). In 1984, he retired from acting and spent the final years of his life being a regular attendee at autograph conventions, painted in charcoals, journaling, divided time between his homes in Greenwich Village, New York and Los Angeles, California, and was a generous benefactor for several missions, libraries, and hospitals, until his death from the complications of pneumonia.