While shopping in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, McCarthy was discovered by talent agent Fred Ishimoto, which led to her film debut in the Jerry Lewis film The Geisha Boy (1958). In 1960, she appeared in the comedy film Wake Me When It's Over.
While browsing in the Japanese quarter of Los Angeles, McCarthy was spotted by talent scout Fred Ishimoto, which led to her film debut in the Jerry Lewis movie The Geisha Boy (1958). In 1960, she appeared in the comedy film Wake Me When It's Over.