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Jack McGee Biography

Birth Name:John J. McGee

Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2010, he won a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for his work on the film "The Fighter․"
  • Before becoming an actor, he worked as an FDNY firefighter
  • Is an avid supporter of various charities, including the Michael J․ Fox Foundation, Leary Firefighters Foundation and Autism Speaks
  • Once worked as a background singer for the group The Young Rascals
  • Performed the voice of the character Big Ed in the game "Real Heroes: Firefighter․"
  • Didn't start acting professionally until he was 35 years old
  • Voiced the character Mr․ White in the 2006 video game "Reservoir Dogs․"

Awards

  • 2010BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2010WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2011Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2023Best Ensemble Cast-Best Ensemble Cast - Feature Film: winner
  • 2023Award of Merit Special Mention-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2023November Monthly Award-Best acting ensemble: nominated