Actor, director, author

Andrew McCarthy

Known for '80s film roles, McCarthy has expanded into directing and writing. His recent book explores male friendship across America through personal reconnection with formative relationships from his own life.

Known For

actingdirectingwriting on male relationships

Canon

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

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Strategic Vulnerability Increases Trust and Liking

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Books

■Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America(2026)

Episodes

#Men Don't Just Need Friends. They Need Bromance.Jul 20, 2026