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John McCarthy

Bio: John Michael McCarthy (born October 12, 1962) is a retired American mixed martial arts (MMA) referee best known for officiating numerous bouts promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), dating back to UFC 2.
Born: Mon, Dec 17 1962
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
John McCarthy is 62 years old
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Poster of The Naked Gun
The Naked Gun
John McCarthy was 62 in The Naked Gun as 'Referee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 2025
Poster of The Hurt Business
The Hurt Business
John McCarthy was 53 in The Hurt Business as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 2016
Poster of Mask
Mask
John McCarthy was 52 in Mask as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Everyday Miracles
Everyday Miracles
John McCarthy was 52 in Everyday Miracles as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2015
Poster of Fight Life
Fight Life
John McCarthy was 49 in Fight Life as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Once I Was a Champion
Once I Was a Champion
John McCarthy was 48 in Once I Was a Champion as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 2011
Poster of UFC Ultimate Knockouts
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
John McCarthy was 40 in UFC Ultimate Knockouts as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 2003
Poster of UFC Hits: Volume 1
UFC Hits: Volume 1
John McCarthy was 37 in UFC Hits: Volume 1 as 'Self / Referee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2000
Poster of Blue Streak
Blue Streak
John McCarthy was 36 in Blue Streak as 'S.W.A.T. Team Member'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of UFC 10: The Tournament
UFC 10: The Tournament
John McCarthy was 33 in UFC 10: The Tournament as 'Self-Referee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of UFC 3: The American Dream
UFC 3: The American Dream
John McCarthy will be 62+ in UFC 3: The American Dream
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Inside MMA
Inside MMA
John McCarthy was 44+ in Inside MMA as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
John McCarthy was 35+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Friends
Friends
John McCarthy was 31+ in Friends as 'Referee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994