Biography
Who is Scott Caan?
Early life
Scott Caan was born on August 23, 1976, in Los Angeles, United States. His parents are actor James Caan and Sheila Ryan. His paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants who moved from Germany to the United States. Growing up in a family connected to the entertainment industry, he developed an early exposure to the arts before pursuing his own path in film and music.
Before starting his acting career, Scott worked as a roadie for the hip hop music groups Cypress Hill and House of Pain. He also formed a musical partnership as a rapper under the pseudonym Mad Skillz, working alongside producer The Alchemist in a hip hop duo known as The Whooliganz. The group signed a record deal with Tommy Boy and Warner Bros. Records, recording an album titled Make Way for the W and releasing a single before parting ways in the 1990s.
Career highlights
Scott enrolled at the Playhouse West acting school in Los Angeles and began appearing in independent films during the late 1990s. His first major motion picture role came in the 1999 teen movie Varsity Blues, where he played a high school football wide receiver alongside James Van Der Beek and Paul Walker. Following this breakout appearance, he secured roles in several studio films released around the turn of the decade.
In 2000, Scott appeared in the crime drama Boiler Room alongside Vin Diesel and played the character Tumbler in the action film Gone in 60 Seconds. He portrayed 19th-century outlaw Cole Younger in the 2001 western American Outlaws. He also made his directorial debut with the 2003 film Dallas 362, which earned a prize at the Las Vegas Film Festival that same year.
Major film and television roles
Scott gained widespread international recognition for playing Turk Malloy in the feature film trilogy consisting of Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen. He reunited with Paul Walker in the 2005 action film Into the Blue and wrote, directed, and starred in the 2006 comedy film The Dog Problem. He also held a recurring role as talent manager Scott Lavin in the HBO television series Entourage from the sixth to the eighth season.
Starting in 2010, Scott starred as Detective Danny Danno Williams in the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0, which was a reimagining of the classic 1968 show. His performance in the series earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011. Beyond his work in front of the camera, he has maintained a dedicated career as a photographer, publishing a collection of his photographic work in 2009.
Personal life
Scott holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, reflecting his dedication to martial arts training. In July 2014, his partner Kacy Byxbee gave birth to their daughter. Alongside his artistic pursuits, he has volunteered with organizations that introduce children with autism to the sport of surfing.
His photography career began after he was trained by cinematographer Phil Parmet while working on the film Dallas 362. He continued shooting with specialized cameras and lenses, leading to the release of his first photography book titled Scott Caan Photographs, Vol. 1, which featured an introduction by Steve Olson and design work by Howard Nourmand.
Birthday and age
Scott Caan was born on August 23, 1976, which makes Scott 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Scott shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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