Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Whitney Able (2010-2019)
Children
2 children
Education
Lake Highlands High School, University of Texas at Austin
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 44,159 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1977 -- Star Wars released; Elvis Presley dies; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (2003-2024)
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Filmography (24)
Fairyland
Film
A Complete Unknown
Woody Guthrie
Speak No Evil
Ben Dalton
Blonde
Tommy Ewell / Richard Sherman
A Quiet Place Part II
Marina Man
The Comey Rule
Rod Rosenstein
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Film
Narcos: Mexico
Walt Breslin
Godless
Bill McNue
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Wallace Keefe
Biography
John Marcus "Scoot" McNairy (born November 11, 1977) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his roles in films such as Monsters (2010), Argo, Killing Them Softly (both 2012), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Speak No Evil, and Nightbitch (both 2024).
On television, McNairy starred as Gordon Clark in the AMC period drama Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017), Bill McNue in the Netflix miniseries Godless(2017), Walt Breslin on Netflix's Narcos: Mexico (2018–2021), Tom Purcell on the third season of True Detective (2019), and Rod Rosenstein in the Showtime miniseries The Comey Rule (2020). His accolades include an Independent Spirit Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Connections (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Scoot McNairy?
Scoot McNairy is 48 years old, born on .
Where was Scoot McNairy born?
Scoot McNairy was born in Dallas, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Scoot McNairy been in?
Scoot McNairy has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fairyland (2025), A Complete Unknown (2024), Speak No Evil (2024), Blonde (2022), A Quiet Place Part II (2021).
What is Scoot McNairy known for?
Scoot McNairy is primarily known as an actor. John Marcus "Scoot" McNairy (born November 11, 1977) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his roles in films such as Monsters (2010), Argo, Killing Them Softly (both…
Where can I find more information about Scoot McNairy?
You can find more about Scoot McNairy on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
