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Scott Caan

Early Life and Family Background

Scott Caan is an American actor, born in Los Angeles, California, in 1976. He is the son of acclaimed actor James Caan and former model and actress Sheila Maria Ryan. On his paternal side, Caan is of Jewish descent, with grandparents who immigrated from Germany. He has one older half-sister named Tara Caan and three younger half-brothers: Alexander James, Jacob Nicholas, and James Arthur.

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Musical Beginnings and Transition to Acting

Before embarking on his acting career, Scott Caan was involved in music. He was a member of the 1990s hip-hop duo The Whooliganz alongside producer and rapper The Alchemist. Additionally, he worked as a roadie for rap groups House of Pain and Cypress Hill, gaining early exposure to the entertainment industry.

Acting Education and Early Career

Caan pursued acting at Playhouse West in Los Angeles. He began his acting career in the 1990s, appearing in a series of independent and low-budget films. His breakthrough role came when he played Charlie Tweeder, a reckless Texas high school football player, in the 1999 film Varsity Blues. He followed this with roles in films such as Saturn, Speed of Life, Boiler Room, Ready to Rumble, and American Outlaws, where he portrayed the outlaw Cole Younger alongside Colin Farrell.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 23 Aug, 1976
Age: 43 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Los Angeles
Gender: Male
Description: American actor
Net Worth 2021: 16 million
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Last Modified: May 26 2025
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