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Scoot McNairy

Birth Name:
John Marcus McNairy
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Scoot McNairy

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2010 British Independent Film Award for best actor
  • Earned an award at the 2012 Hamptons International Film Festival for "Killing Them Softly"
  • Quote: "You know, I say this is the hardest job I've worked on, and then I get through it․ And then the next job I get, I say the same thing: this is the hardest․ I put a lot of pressure on myself in regards to these projects․"
  • Got his big break when he was cast in "Killing Them Softly․"
  • Has frequently worked on projects involving crime stories
  • Learned to speak Farsi for the final monologue for the film "Fargo․"
  • Has appeared in numerous commercials including one with actor Ben Affleck for "Axe" bodyspray

Awards

  • 2009John Cassavetes AwardWinner
  • 2010British Independent Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2012Breakthrough PerformerWinner
  • 2012Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
  • 2012PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
  • 2012SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
  • 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2013BFCC Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2013COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2013Breakthrough AwardNominated
  • 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2013NFS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2013Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
  • 2013PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2015INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2022Emmy - Best Performance by an Actor:Nominated
  • 2023Raindance Award - Best Performance:Nominated
  • 2025Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2026C&I Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
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