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Scoot McNairy was born on November 11, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, United States and is credited as a film producer, television actor and film actor. As of 2026, Scoot McNairy is 48 years old. Schooling on record includes Lake Highlands High School and University of Texas at Austin. Notable works include Speak No Evil.
My Take
Scoot McNairy is one of those actors who makes every project better just by showing up, and I genuinely wish more people knew his name. The Dallas-raised Texas grad has spent years quietly stealing scenes — from the tense indie sci-fi of Monsters to the slick ensemble of Argo and the grimy menace of Killing Them Softly, he always finds something specific and surprising in a role. His turn in Batman v Superman was criminally underused, but Speak No Evil in 2024 proved he can carry genuine dread with barely a word. He occupies this rare space where character actors live: never quite the lead, always the one you remember. I keep waiting for the mainstream to catch up to him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scoot McNairy
- Name (Japanese)
- スクート・マクネイリー
- Reading
- すくーと・まくねいりー
- Born
- November 11, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lake Highlands High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Speak No Evil | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Scoot McNairy born?
Born November 11, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Scoot McNairy from?
Scoot McNairy is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What does Scoot McNairy do?
Scoot McNairy works as actor, film producer, television actor, film actor.
What is Scoot McNairy known for?
Notable works include Speak No Evil.
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