Rory McCann
Known for
Standing well over six feet, Glasgow-born Rory McCann spent years in Scottish television and supporting film parts — the lovelorn giant of 'Hot Fuzz' (2007) among them — before finding the role of his life: Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane, the scarred, growling warrior of 'Game of Thrones' (2011-2019), whose bitter humanity made him a fan favorite. Born in 1969, McCann has since played villains in 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' (2017) and 'Jumanji: The Next Level' (2019), appeared in the western 'Slow West' (2015) and joined 'Gladiator II' (2024). Gruff exteriors hiding battered decency are his specialty.
Rory McCann
20 Movies
13 Series
Standing well over six feet, Glasgow-born Rory McCann spent years in Scottish television and supporting film parts — the lovelorn giant of 'Hot Fuzz' (2007) among them — before finding the role of his life: Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane, the scarred, growling warrior of 'Game of Thrones' (2011-2019), whose bitter humanity made him a fan favorite. Born in 1969, McCann has since played villains in 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' (2017) and 'Jumanji: The Next Level' (2019), appeared in the western 'Slow West' (2015) and joined 'Gladiator II' (2024). Gruff exteriors hiding battered decency are his specialty.
Movies
Plays General Tegula
Gladiator II
2024
Plays Jurgen the Brutal
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Plays Tennyson Torch
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Plays Michael Armstrong
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Bello
Clash of the Titans
2010
Plays Crateros
Alexander
2004
Plays Ragnar
The Damned
2025
Plays McNess
Solomon Kane
2009
Plays Soldier Commander
Season of the Witch
2011
Plays Sam
Young Adam
2003
Plays John Ross
Slow West
2015
Plays Breca
Beowulf & Grendel
2005
Plays Kitten
Tornado
2025
Plays Moby
The Crew
2008
Plays Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
2015
Plays Policeman
Sixty Six
2006
Plays Armstrong
Jackdaw
2024
Plays Eric
Ghost Rig
2003
TV Shows
Plays Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Megatron (voice)
Transformers: EarthSpark
2022
Plays Kenny McLeod
The Book Group
2002
Plays Attila the Hun
Heroes and Villains
2007
Plays Adam
Rockface
2002
Plays Derek Hatch
The Jury
2002
Plays Marston
Banished
2015
Plays Duke Vedmire (voice)
The Legend of Vox Machina
2022
Plays The Buyer
Knuckles
2024
Plays Father Critchon
Shameless
2004
Plays Roger
Monarch of the Glen
2000
Plays DI Stuart Brown
State of Play
2003
Plays The Bird Master / Arthur Hilton
The Irregulars
2021
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Tornado
Full Filmography
Tornado
Kitten
2025
Film
The Damned
Ragnar
2025
Film
Knuckles
The Buyer · 3 episodes
2024
TV
Gladiator II
General Tegula
2024
Film
Jackdaw
Armstrong
2024
Film
The Legend of Vox Machina
Duke Vedmire (voice) · 3 episodes
2022
TV
Transformers: EarthSpark
Megatron (voice) · 40 episodes
2022–
TV
Regular Rabbit
Narrator (voice)
2022
Film
The Irregulars
The Bird Master / Arthur Hilton · 1 episode
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rory McCann and where are they from?
Rory McCann is 57 years old, born on April 24, 1969 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rory McCann?
Rory McCann is best known for roles in Jumanji: The Next Level, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Hot Fuzz.
How many movies has Rory McCann been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Rory McCann has appeared in 19 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Rory McCann's first movie?
The career of Rory McCann began with Coming Soon (1999).
What is Rory McCann's most recent movie or series?
Rory McCann's most recent release is Tornado, which premiered on May 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Rory McCann appeared in?
On television, Rory McCann has appeared in Game of Thrones, The Legend of Vox Machina, Knuckles, The Irregulars.
Rory McCann
1969-04-24 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Rory McCann (born 24 April 1969) is a Scottish actor best known for portraying Sandor "The Hound" Clegane on the HBO series Game of Thrones, Michael "Lurch" Armstrong in Edgar Wright's crime-comedy Hot Fuzz (2007), Jurgen the Brutal in the adventure comedy Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and the voice of Megatron in Transformers: EarthSpark.Rory McCann, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.