Scott Caan, the son of renowned actor James Caan, has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Born on August 23, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Scott's childhood was marked by frequent shuttling between his parents' homes. His mother, actress and model Sheila Ryan, and father divorced when Scott was just a year old, leaving him with an older half-sister and three younger half-brothers.
Growing up, Scott was known for being a bit of a troublemaker, often getting into mischief. However, he was also encouraged by his father's hands-on approach to parenting, which included coaching Scott's little league teams for five years. Scott's love for hip-hop led him to form a group with his friend The Alchemist, known as The Whooliganz, which signed a contract with Tommy Boy Records.
Despite his initial reservations about acting, Scott began his career in the early 1990s, appearing in independent films such as Star Struck and A Boy Called Hate. He later enrolled at Playhouse West in Los Angeles to hone his craft, and went on to appear in more indie films, including Bongwater and Nowhere.
Scott's breakthrough role came in 1998, when he starred in Tony Scott's Enemy of the State. He then appeared in Varsity Blues, playing a wisecracking receiver, and went on to build a reputation for playing strong-minded characters with a sense of humor in films like Boiler Room, Ready to Rumble, and Gone in 60 Seconds.
Scott's star continued to rise with a supporting turn in Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven remake, and he went on to appear in a range of films, including American Outlaws, Novocaine, and Sonny. He also made his directorial debut with Dallas 362 in 2003, and reprised his role as Turk Malloy in Ocean's Twelve.
In addition to his acting and directing work, Scott has also established himself as a photographer, releasing his book Scott Caan Photographs, Vol. 1 in 2009. He has been mentored in the medium by cinematographer Phil Parmet. Scott has also made memorable appearances as a recurring character on the popular TV series Entourage, and has a starring role in the remake of the TV series Hawaii Five-0.
