History of Rory McCann in Timeline
Rory McCann is a Scottish actor recognized for his portrayal of Sandor "The Hound" Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He has also appeared in films such as Hot Fuzz as Michael "Lurch" Armstrong, Jumanji: The Next Level as Jurgen the Brutal, and as the voice of Megatron in Transformers: EarthSpark. McCann's career encompasses both television and film roles.
1972: Birth of sister Sally-Gay McCann
In 1972, Rory McCann's sister, Sally-Gay McCann, was born.
1988: Extra in Willow
In 1988, Rory McCann's first acting job was as an extra on the film Willow, where he was fired for laughing during the takes.
1990: Rock Climbing Accident
In 1990, Rory McCann broke multiple bones in a near-fatal rock climbing accident in Yorkshire.
1998: Acting Training
In 1998, Rory McCann was first trained as an actor by writer-artist Robert Parsifal Finch in The Actor's Workshop, Glasgow.
2002: Role in The Book Group
In 2002, Rory McCann played a disabled personal trainer in the television comedy drama The Book Group, winning the Scottish BAFTA for best television performance that year.
2004: Hollywood Debut in Alexander
In 2004, Rory McCann made his Hollywood debut in the film Alexander, which involved training in the African desert and shooting in various locations.
2006: Iceland Premiere and Residence
In 2006, Rory McCann went to Iceland with Gerard Butler for the premiere of Beowulf & Grendel and ended up living there for a year, even residing in a tent after losing his apartment, while working as a carpenter.
2007: Appearance in Hot Fuzz
In 2007, Rory McCann appeared as Michael "Lurch" Armstrong in the film Hot Fuzz.
2007: Scottish Green Party Broadcast
In 2007, Rory McCann supported the Scottish Green Party and appeared in its Scottish Parliament general election broadcast.
2008: Roles in The Crew and Heroes and Villains
In 2008, Rory McCann played Moby in The Crew and Attila the Hun in the BBC docudrama Heroes and Villains.
2019: Appearance in Jumanji: The Next Level
In 2019, Rory McCann played Jurgen the Brutal in the adventure comedy Jumanji: The Next Level.
2022: Narrator of DNA Journey
In 2022, Rory McCann became the narrator of the ITV1 series DNA Journey.
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