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Kevin McNally was born on April 27, 1956 in Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom. Public records list Kevin McNally as a stage actor, film actor and screenwriter. The age as of 2026 is 70.
My Take
Kevin McNally is a masterclass in the art of the indispensable supporting actor. Most people know him as Gibbs, Jack Sparrow's loyal first mate, and that role perfectly captures his gift—balancing comedy and warmth without ever stealing a scene. But his roots run deeper, back to I, Claudius and decades of stage work. I have a real soft spot for performers like this: the dependable English character actor who anchors a film so quietly you only notice the absence. That he also writes only deepens my respect. He embodies the unglamorous backbone of British acting.
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- Name (English)
- Kevin McNally
- Name (Japanese)
- ケヴィン・マクナリー
- Reading
- けゔぃん・まくなりー
- Born
- April 27, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / screenwriter / television actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin McNally born?
Born April 27, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Kevin McNally from?
Kevin McNally is from Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom.
What does Kevin McNally do?
Kevin McNally works as stage actor, film actor, actor, screenwriter, television actor.
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