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John McCain


Mostly Credited As: John McCain
Sometimes Credited As: Senator John McCain
Maverick John McCain
Sen John McCain
John McAmnesty

Birth Name: John Sidney McCain III
Date Of Birth: August 29, 1936 (Age 75)
Country Of Birth: Panama
Birth Place: Coco Solo Naval Air Station, Panama Canal Zone
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
 John McCain


A former US Navy officer who was held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for 5 and a half years. He rose to the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged upon retirement from the Navy in 1981. He entered politics as a Republican and has served as US Senator representing Arizona since 1987. In 2008, he became the Republican nominee for President of the United States but ended up losing in the general election to Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

TV Appearances

Episode Cast Credits 

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) 
  • Sen. John McCain, Elizabeth Olsen, Romeo Santos 20x36: (Feb/29/2012) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Katie Holmes, Novak Djokovic, Mat Kearney 19x131: (Aug/02/2011) As Himself (Archive Footage) 
  • Sen. John McCain, Steve Byrne, Kaiser Chiefs 17x36: (Nov/11/2008) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Sen. John McCain, Dara Torres, Juliana Hatfield 16x169: (Aug/25/2008) As Himself, [Interviewees]

Late Show with David Letterman (1993) 
  • Sen. John McCain, Johnny Winter 19x08: (Jan/12/2012) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver 16x57: (Dec/11/2008) As Himself 
  • Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo 16x28: (Oct/16/2008) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Sen. John McCain, Cat Power 15x90: (Apr/01/2008) As Himself 

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) 
  • Sen. John McCain, Frank Caliendo, Third Eye Blind 01x58: (Sep/02/2009) As Himself, [Interviewees]

Fox News Sunday (1996) 
  • Evan Bayh, Pete Hoekstra, Karim Sadjadpour, Paul Ryan, John McCain 14x40: (Jun/21/2009) As Himself 
  • John McCain, Tim Kaine 14x25: (Mar/08/2009) As Himself 
  • John McCain, Chuck Schumer 14x19: (Jan/25/2009) As Himself 
  • John McCain 14x05: (Oct/19/2008) As Himself 

The Colbert Report (2005) 
  • Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno 05x76: (Jun/08/2009) As Himself 

Saturday Night Live (1975) 
  • Ben Affleck/David Cook 34x07: (Nov/01/2008) As Himself 
  • Steve Carell/Usher 33x12: (May/17/2008) As Himself, [Uncredited]
  • John McCain/The White Stripes 28x04: (Oct/19/2002) As Himself (Host) 

The View (1997) 
  • John McCain and Cindy Hensley McCain 12x05: (Sep/12/2008) As Himself 
  • McCain 08x03: (Sep/01/2004) As Himself 
  • Osmond/McCain 07x209: (Jul/12/2004) As Himself 

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) 
  • Sen. John McCain, The Steeldrivers 15x138: (Jul/18/2008) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Senator John McCain, Amber Tamblyn, Alkaline Trio 12x128: (May/25/2005) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Senator John McCain, George Lopez, Tom Papa 11x124: (May/27/2004) As Himself 
  • Senator John McCain, Katie Holmes 10x23: (Oct/17/2002) As Himself 

Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003) 
  • Game Night primetime special: Sen. John McCain, Mike Myers, late night: Kate Walsh, Jerry Springer, Chromeo 06x90: (Jun/17/2008) As Himself 

Live with Regis and Kelly (1988) 
  • Season 19, Episode 228 26x228: (May/14/2008) As Himself 

The Daily Show (1996) 
  • Focus on New Hampshire Special, special guest Bob Dole 05x17: (Feb/02/2000) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • George Carlin 04x158: (Dec/16/1999) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Paul Rudd 04x151: (Dec/06/1999) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  • Sen. John McCain 13x62: (May/07/2008) As Himself (as Sen. John McCain), [Interviewees]

American Idol (2002) 
  • Idol Gives Back (Apr/09/2008) As Himself 

Anderson Cooper 360° (2003) 
  • January 28, 2008 06x20: (Jan/28/2008) As Himself (as Sen. John McCain) 
  • January 17, 2008 06x13: (Jan/17/2008) As Himself 
  • December 27, 2007 05x251: (Dec/27/2007) As Himself 

Face The Nation (1954) 
  • Sen. John McCain 54x07: (Oct/14/2007) As Himself 
  • Senator John McCain 53x04: (Sep/24/2006) As Himself 
  • North Korea 52x45: (Jul/09/2006) As Himself 
  • Senator John McCain 52x36: (May/07/2006) As Himself 

The Today Show (1952) 
  • James Blunt, John McCain, Chris Dodd 55x07: (Sep/18/2007) As Himself 

This Week (US) (1981) 
  • John McCain, Steny Hoyer, Jimmie Johnson 26x12: (Nov/19/2006) As Himself 
  • McCain vs. Bush, Torture or Terror Tactic, Jewel 26x03: (Sep/17/2006) As Himself 

Meet the Press (US) (1947) 
  • November 12, 2006 60x46: (Nov/12/2006) As Himself 

CBS Evening News (1948) 
  • Priest Details Relationship With Foley, Troops With Stress Disorders Fit For Duty? 35x36: (Oct/19/2006) As "Free Speech" Guest 

The Andrew Marr Show (2005) 
  • 1 October, 2006 02x05: (Oct/01/2006) As Himself 

The Tony Danza Show (2004) (2004) 
  • Damien Fahey, John McCain, Deborah Roberts, Rosario Dawson 02x55: (Nov/28/2005) As Himself 
  • Donny Deutsch, Dolly Parton, Damien Fahey, John McCain 02x54: (Nov/25/2005) As Himself 

The O'Reilly Factor (1996) 
  • Muslim Insurrection in France 10x201: (Nov/07/2005) As Himself 
Trivia

Senator McCain, a big fan of 24, actually had a brief cameo in the show's fifth season.
Sought the GOP nomination for President in 2000 but lost out to George W. Bush.
Succeeded long-time Senator and conservative icon Barry Goldwater in the Senate in 1987.
Candidacy for President in 2008 was opposed by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and other conservative talk radio hosts.
Graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Author of McCain-Feingold, a bill for campaign finance reform.
Father was an Admiral in the United States Navy.
Strong supporter of amnesty for illegal aliens.
On August 29, 2008, chose Alaska governor Sarah Palin to be his vice-presidential running mate.
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