not make him feel naturally comfortable or secure. Behind the successful movie career, he was dealing with anxiety, uncertainty, alcohol misuse, and a complicated relationship with celebrity. Andrew Thomas McCarthy was born on November 29, 1962, in Westfield, New Jersey. He grew up as one of four brothers in a family without direct connections to Hollywood or the entertainment industry.
His mother worked for a newspaper, while his father worked in investments and stocks. The environment in which McCarthy was raised therefore offered little preparation for the unusual