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My Take
Stephen McHattie is the character actor I reach for when I want to explain "presence." Working since 1970, this Nova Scotia native has piled up over 200 credits across film, television, and theatre, and the directors who keep calling—Aronofsky, McDonald, Cronenberg—tell you everything about his pedigree. He doesn't steal scenes with flash; a single steady look from him can recalibrate a whole room. He's the actor whose name you might not know until you see the face and instantly recognize it. I have deep respect for performers who quietly sustain a craft across decades, and McHattie is a prime example of that durable, lived-in artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen McHattie
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブン・マクハーティ
- Reading
- すてぃーぶん・まくはーてぃ
- Born
- February 3, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen McHattie born?
Born February 3, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Stephen McHattie from?
Stephen McHattie is from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What does Stephen McHattie do?
Stephen McHattie works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.