Rory McCann

Rory McCann

56 · Born: Apr 24, 1969

Personal Details

BornApr 24, 1969 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Relatives
  • Sally-Gay McCann (Sibling)

Biography

Born on April 24, 1969, Rory McCann, a gifted Scottish thespian, embarked upon a storied career in the realm of entertainment, destined to leave an indelible mark upon the industry. His most iconic and enduring role to date, that of Sandor "The Hound" Clegane in the revered HBO series Game of Thrones, has not only garnered him widespread recognition but also solidified his position as a beloved figure among fans worldwide.

Notable thespian McCann has impressively demonstrated his extensive range as a performer by portraying the unforgettable character of Michael "Lurch" Armstrong in the 2007 crime-comedy masterpiece directed by the acclaimed Edgar Wright, Hot Fuzz.

Notable among his extensive list of accomplishments, McCann has also made significant contributions to the world of animation, lending his voice to several prominent projects, including the highly acclaimed animated series Transformers: EarthSpark, where he brought to life the iconic character of Megatron. With a career spanning multiple decades, McCann has consistently demonstrated his remarkable talent and versatility as an actor, solidifying his reputation as a highly sought-after performer who has consistently delivered exceptional performances that have left a lasting and indelible mark on audiences around the globe.

Career

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2025
The Damned
The Damned as Ragnar
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Tornado
Tornado as Kitten
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2024
Jackdaw
Jackdaw as Armstrong
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Gladiator II
Gladiator II as General Tegula
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2022
The Legend of Vox Machina
The Legend of Vox Machina as Duke Vedmire (voice)
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Transformers: Earthspark
Transformers: Earthspark as Megatron (voice)
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Transformers: EarthSpark
Transformers: EarthSpark as Megatron (voice)
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2021
The Irregulars
The Irregulars as The Bird Master / Arthur Hilton
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2019
Jumanji: The Next Level
Jumanji: The Next Level as Jurgen the Brutal
{"id":104751,"title":"xXx: Return of Xander Cage","year":"2017","character":"Tennyson Torch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/xxx-return-of-xander-cage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5kprm01er0o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5kprm01er0o0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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2015
Slow West
Slow West as John Ross
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Banished
Banished as Marston
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2011
Season of the Witch
Season of the Witch as Soldier Commander
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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones as Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
{"id":8109,"title":"The Jury","year":2011,"character":"Derek Hatch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-jury-2002","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8109.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8109.jpg"},"released":1}
The Jury
The Jury as Derek Hatch
{"id":665,"title":"Clash of the Titans","year":"2010","character":"Bello","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clash-of-the-titans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22d76i7qqt70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22d76i7qqt70.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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2009
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2008
The Crew
The Crew as Moby
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2007
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz as Michael Armstrong
{"id":11574,"title":"Heroes and Villains","year":2007,"character":"Attila the Hun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/heroes-and-villains","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11574.jpg"},"released":1}
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains as Attila the Hun
{"id":23970,"title":"Sixty Six","year":"2006","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sixty-six","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23970.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Sixty Six
Sixty Six as Policeman
{"id":12605,"title":"Beowulf & Grendel","year":"2005","character":"Breca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beowulf-grendel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12605.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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2004
Alexander
Alexander as Crateros
{"id":52647,"title":"The Devil's Tattoo","year":"2003","character":"Eric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-devils-tattoo-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52647.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52647.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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{"id":8101,"title":"The Book Group","year":2002,"character":"Kenny McLeod","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-book-group","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8101.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8101.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The Book Group
The Book Group as Kenny McLeod
{"id":54831,"title":"Pasty Faces","year":"2000","character":"Thug","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pasty-faces","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54831.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":85446,"title":"Ratcatcher","year":"1999","character":"Gordon (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ratcatcher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85446.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Ratcatcher
Ratcatcher as Gordon (uncredited)
{"id":103834056,"title":"Ant & Dec's DNA Journey","year":2022,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ant-decs-dna-journey","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834056.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834056.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
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2019