Rory McCann was born on April 24, 1969, in Glasgow, Scotland. Before pursuing a career in acting, he led a varied life, working as a landscape gardener and carpenter. He also studied at the Scottish School of Forestry, reflecting his strong connection to nature and the outdoors.
McCann's sister, Sally-Gay McCann, works in the film and television industry as a costume designer. Rory began formal acting training relatively late, studying under Robert Parsifal Finch at The Actor’s Workshop in Glasgow. He first took up acting at the age of 29.
McCann made one of his earliest on-screen appearances in a humorous commercial for porridge, where he featured wearing a vest and a kilt. His breakout role came shortly after in the Channel 4 television series The Book Group, in which he played a disabled personal trainer. His performance earned him the Scottish BAFTA for Best Television Performance in 2002.
Rory McCann gained international fame for his portrayal of Sandor “The Hound” Clegane in the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones. His complex and gritty performance made the character a fan favorite and showcased his ability to bring depth to dark, morally ambiguous roles.
| Birth Date: | 24 Apr, 1969 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Scottish actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
