John McCarthy
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1962-12-17 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known As
'Big' John McCarthy
Big John McCarthy
John McCarthy
Biography
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.
Acting
1996
UFC 10: The Tournament
as Self-Referee
2011
Once I Was a Champion
as Himself
2012
Fight Life
as Himself
2003
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
as Himself
2015
Everyday Miracles
as Sam
2015
Mask
as Self
2016
The Hurt Business
as Himself
1999
Blue Streak
as S.W.A.T. Team Member
2000
UFC Hits: Volume 1
as Self / Referee
2025
The Naked Gun
as Referee
Production
1995
UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo
as Other
1995
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
as Other
1996
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
as Other
1996
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
as Other
1996
UFC 10: The Tournament
as Other
1996
UFC 11: The Proving Ground
as Other
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