Kevin McCarthy
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About
Republican representative from California who became the majority whip of the United States House of Representatives in 2011. He was shadowed by Kevin Spacey while the actor was doing research for his role on the Netflix series House of Cards. In January of 2023, he became the 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Before Fame
He obtained a B.S. in marketing, in 1989 and an M.B.A., in 1994 before running several small businesses.
Trivia
He opened his first business, a deli, at the age of 19, after winning a few thousand dollars from a lottery ticket. As Speaker of the House, he was preceded by Nancy Pelosi.
Family Life
He has two children with his wife Judy.
Associated With
He served in Congress with Tom McClintock.
