Scott Caan Biography

(Actor & Director Who Starred as Detective Sergeant Danny "Danno" Williams in the CBS television series 'Hawaii Five-0')

Birthday: August 23, 1976 (Virgo)

Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States

Scott Caan is an American actor known for starring as Detective Danny Williams on CBS’s ‘Hawaii Five-0’ since 2010. He is also known for playing the role of manager Scott Lavin in HBO’s series ‘Entourage.’ He had been a part of the hip-hop group ‘The Whooliganz’ as well. Born in Los Angeles, California to actor James Caan and actress cum former model Marie Ryan, Caan kicked off his career as a roadie and then performed in a few hip-hop groups. Following his enrollment at the Playhouse West acting school, he started acting in the 1990s. Besides being an actor, Caan is also a trained photographer. He received his training from the famous cinematographer Phil Parmet in 2003, and has been pursuing photography ever since. He also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In his leisure time, the multi-talented actor devotes his time to Surfers Healing, an organization dedicated to introduce kids with autism to the experience and joy of surfing. He is also an active volunteer with other such groups including TheraSURF and A Walk On Water.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Scott Andrew Caan

Age: 48 Years, 48 Year Old Males

Family:

father: James Caan

mother: Sheila Caan

children: Josie James

Partner: Kacy Byxbee

Born Country: United States

Jewish Actors Actors

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Males

Ancestry: German American

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

  • 1

    What are some popular movies or TV shows that Scott Caan has appeared in?

    Some popular movies and TV shows that Scott Caan has appeared in include "Ocean's Eleven," "Hawaii Five-0," "Entourage," "Varsity Blues," and "Boiler Room."
  • 2

    Has Scott Caan ever directed any films or TV episodes?

    Yes, Scott Caan has directed some episodes of the TV series "Hawaii Five-0."
  • 3

    Is Scott Caan involved in any charity work or philanthropic activities?

    Yes, Scott Caan has been involved in various charity work, including supporting organizations that focus on environmental conservation and animal welfare.
  • 4

    Does Scott Caan have any specific hobbies or interests outside of acting?

    Scott Caan is known to have a passion for photography and has even published a book featuring his work.
  • 5

    Has Scott Caan ever spoken about his approach to acting or his creative process?

    Scott Caan has mentioned in interviews that he values authenticity and honesty in his performances, often drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and emotions.
Career
Scott Caan initially performed in the hip-hop group The Whooliganz, with whom he recorded an album titled ‘Make Way for the W,’ in collaboration with the DJ The Alchemist. The album was, however, never released. In 2014, he again collaborated with The Alchemist for the song "Byron G" for the project Lord Steppington.
Caan started acting in the 1990s. He appeared in the 1995 crime drama movie ‘A Boy Called Hate’. That year, he also had a role in ‘Last Resort,’ for which he earned a Critics Award nomination at CineVegas. In 1999, he featured in the motion picture ‘Varsity Blues’ where he played a reckless Texas football player named Charlie. A year later, the actor starred alongside Giovanni Ribisi, Nia Long, Vin Diesel, Ben Affleck and Nicky Katt in the crime drama ‘Boiler Room’. In 2000, Caan also featured in the films ‘Ready to Rumble’ and ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’. This was followed by his role of Turk Malloy in ‘Ocean's Eleven’ (2001). The movie was a huge success and was the fifth highest-grossing movie of that year.
In 2003, Caan made his directorial debut with ‘Dallas 362,’ in which he also played the titular role. He earned a Critics Award at CineVegas, and the film earned a prize at the Las Vegas Film Festival. The following year, he reprised his role of Turk Malloy in Ocean's Eleven’s sequel, ‘Ocean's Twelve,’ and later once again played the role in ‘Ocean's Thirteen,’ which released in 2007.
In the mid-2000s, Caan did the films ‘Into the Blue’ and ‘The Dog Problem’, the latter of which he also wrote and directed. In 2009, he joined the cast of the comedy-drama TV series ‘Entourage’. Since 2010, he has been playing Danny Williams in ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and has earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance. The actor later had guest appearances in the drama series ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘Vice Principals’.
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Family & Personal Life
Scott Caan was born on August 23, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA to actress Sheila Marie Ryan and actor James Caan. He has an elder half-sister, Tara, as well as three younger half-brothers: Jacob Nicholas Caan, Alexander James Caan and James Arthur Caan.
In 2014, Caan and his girlfriend Kacy Byxbee were blessed with a daughter.
Facts About Scott Caan
Scott Caan is an accomplished photographer and has had his work featured in various exhibitions.
In addition to his acting career, Scott Caan is also a talented screenwriter and has written several films.
Scott Caan is an avid surfer and spends a lot of his free time riding the waves in California.
Despite his tough-guy image on screen, Scott Caan is known for his sense of humor and often brings laughter to the set of his projects.
Scott Caan is a dedicated philanthropist and is involved in various charitable causes, including supporting organizations that help at-risk youth.

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