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Born on November 15, 1957, Ray McKinnon is from Adel, Georgia, United States. Ray McKinnon is a film director, screenwriter and film producer. The age as of 2026 is 68. Education on record includes Valdosta State University. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (2002).
My Take
McKinnon is the kind of artist I deeply admire: a Georgia-born actor who quietly became a writer and director too. You know his face from O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Deadwood, and Sons of Anarchy, but his 2002 Academy Award for a short film and his creation of the series Rectify reveal a craftsman, not just a character actor. I'm drawn to people who refuse to stay in one lane and instead serve the story from every angle. There's an unmistakable Southern texture to his work that feels rooted and honest. Underrated, in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ray McKinnon
- Name (Japanese)
- レイ・マッキノン
- Reading
- れい・まっきのん
- Born
- November 15, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Adel, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Valdosta State University
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- 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 Ray McKinnon born?
Born November 15, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Ray McKinnon from?
Ray McKinnon is from Adel, Georgia, United States.
What does Ray McKinnon do?
Ray McKinnon works as actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, television actor.
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