Scoot McNairy Age, Wiki and Bio

Scoot McNairy

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Film Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth11/11/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, United States

Bio/Wiki

Real NameJohn Marcus McNairy

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLake Highlands High School, United States
College/UniversityUniversity of Texas, Austin

Personal Life

HobbyPhotography
Tattoo(s)
  • On Left Wrist
  • On Right and Left Hand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/GirlfriendsSosie Bacon (Actress)
Marriage Date2010

Family

FatherStewart Hall Mcnairy (Deceased)
MotherAlicia Ann Mcnairy (Merchant)
SpouseWhitney Able (Actress, m.2010-div.2019)
Children1 Son, 1 Daughter

Career

Debut
Feature FilmWrong Numbers (2001) as Russell
Music VideoA Movie Script Ending (2002) by Death Cab for Cutie's
Short FilmPlugged In (2002) as Raver Kid #1
TV SeriesGood Girls Don't (2004) as Henry on Oxygen
Film ProductionIn Search of a Midnight Kiss (2007)
Awards
  • Independent Spirit Awards for John Cassavetes Award for In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2009)
  • Hamptons International Film Festival Awards for Variety's Ten Actors to Watch for Killing Them Softly (2012)
  • Hollywood Film Awards for Ensemble of the Year for Argo (2012)
  • Palm Springs International Film Festivals Awards for Ensemble Cast Award for Argo (2012)
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Argo (2013)

Favourites

FoodLasagna
FilmRust and Bone (2012)
Musical BandKANEHOLLER
BookThe Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan (2012)

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age.
He briefly attended film school in Los Angeles after Wrong Numbers (2001) but dropped out after a year.
Before his acting career, he worked as a carpenter and an extra on film sets.
His film appearances include roles in Sexless (2003), Bobby (2006), War Machine (2017), and Speak No Evil (2024).
He has also featured in short films such as Silenced (2003), White Men in Seminole Flats (2004), The Shadow Effect (2006), and Cop Out (2009).
In 2006, he was seen in the music video “Fidelity” by Regina Spektor, directed by Marc Webb.
Notable TV appearances include roles in The Shield (2008), Fargo (2017), and Love Life (2020).
He has produced several feature films and short films including Please, Alfonso (2012), Straight A’s (2013), and Frank and Cindy (2015).
He is a dedicated dog lover.