Danny McCarthy is an

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best known as Agent Danny Hale on ''

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'' (2005–06).

Career

He has acted in plays with the

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and the Famous Door, and has performed twice at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Other credits include ''

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'', ''Early Edition'', ''What About Joan'', and ''Alleyball''. McCarthy is an ensemble member at

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in Chicago. McCarthy created, together with ''Alleyball'' writer/director Dan Consiglio, ''SOXTALK with Pat and Tony'', a series of four 30-minute shows that aired on Comcast Sports Net Chicago. McCarthy starred as "Pat", a longtime know-it-all

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supporter.

External links

Danny McCarthy Official Actor Website
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Danny as "Pat" in SOXTALK with Pat and Tony
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