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Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 11, 1980
Age45
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, United States
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Scoot McNairy's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForKnown for roles in 'Argo', '12 Years a Slave', and as Gordon Clark in AMC's 'Halt and Catch Fire'.

Intro

Scoot McNairy is an American actor and producer, recognized for his distinctive roles in independent films and acclaimed television series. He is best known for his performances in movies like 'Argo' and '12 Years a Slave' and as a lead in the AMC series 'Halt and Catch Fire.'

Early Life & Background

Scoot McNairy was born in Dallas, Texas. During his childhood, he was involved in theater and later moved to Austin, and then to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He attended the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Hollywood.

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough role in 'Monsters' (2010)
  • Ensemble cast member in Academy Award-winning film 'Argo' (2012)
  • Appeared in '12 Years a Slave' (2013), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture
  • Starred as Gordon Clark in the AMC television series 'Halt and Catch Fire' (2014–2017)
  • Recurring roles in acclaimed series such as 'Fargo' (2017), 'Narcos: Mexico' (2018–2020), and 'True Detective: Night Country' (2024)

Trivia

  • His given name is John Marcus McNairy. 'Scoot' is a childhood nickname.
  • He frequently collaborates with his wife, actress Whitney Able, including in the film 'Monsters'.
  • He has also produced independent films in addition to acting.

FAQs

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How old is Scoot McNairy?

Scoot McNairy is 45 years old.

When was Scoot McNairy born?

Scoot McNairy was born the 11 November 1980.

Where is Scoot McNairy from?

Dallas, Texas, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About November 11th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 11, 1980, New York Islanders' right wing Mike Bossy scored four goals in a 6-6 tie against the visiting Minnesota North Stars. This performance marked one of his multiple four-goal games during his NHL career.
  • Day of the week: November 11th, 1980 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Lady by Kenny Rogers
  • #1 UK song: The Tide Is High by Blondie
  • Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoot_McNairy
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1248393/