What is Scott Caan's Net Worth and Salary?
Scott Caan is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry with a net worth of $16 million. Known for his significant role as Detective Sergeant Danny 'Danno' Williams on the police procedural television series 'Hawaii Five-0,' he has also made notable appearances on HBO's 'Entourage.' His film credits include 'Enemy of the State,' 'Varsity Blues,' 'Gone in 60 Seconds,' '3 Geezers!,' and the 'Ocean's' trilogy.
Hawaii Five-0 Salary
During the peak of his career on 'Hawaii Five-0,' Caan earned $200,000 per episode, amounting to approximately $5 million per season in the later seasons.
Early Life
Scott Caan was born on August 23, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, to actress Sheila Ryan and actor James Caan. He is of German-Jewish descent and has an older half-sister and three younger half-brothers.
Rap Career
In the 90s, Caan was engaged in the hip hop scene as a roadie for House of Pain and Cypress Hill. He formed the hip hop duo the Whooliganz with his friend Daniel Alan Maman, known as the Alchemist. Caan adopted the stage name Mad Skillz, and Maman became Mudfoot. The duo caught the eye of Cypress Hill's B-Real, leading to their inclusion in the collective Soul Assassins and a record deal with Tommy Boy Records. Although their debut album 'Make Way for the W' was shelved, this period highlighted Caan's versatility.
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Film Career
Caan commenced his acting career in the mid-90s after studying at the Playhouse West acting school. He debuted in 'A Boy Called Hate' and continued with roles in 'Aaron Gillespie Will Make You a Star,' 'Last Resort,' 'Nowhere,' 'Bongwater,' 'Nowhere to Go,' and 'Enemy of the State,' alongside Will Smith and Gene Hackman. He earned recognition for his role in 'Varsity Blues' and 'Black and White.'
Entering the 2000s, he starred in 'Boiler Room,' 'Gone in 60 Seconds,' and 'Ready to Rumble' with David Arquette. He became widely known for playing Turk Malloy in the remake of 'Ocean's Eleven,' and its sequels 'Ocean's Twelve' and 'Ocean's Thirteen.' In 2003, Caan directed and wrote 'Dallas 362,' followed by starring and directing 'The Dog Problem' in 2006. His other notable film works include 'In Enemy Hands,' 'Into the Blue,' 'Friends with Money,' 'Lonely Hearts,' 'Mercy,' 'Brooklyn Rules,' 'Stories USA,' 'Meet Dave,' 'A Beginner's Guide to Endings,' '3 Geezers!,' 'Rock the Kasbah,' and 'Untogether.'
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Television Career
Caan's television breakthrough came in 2009 on HBO's 'Entourage,' portraying Scott Lavin over 19 episodes. The following year, he secured his iconic role as Detective Sergeant Danny 'Danno' Williams on CBS's 'Hawaii Five-0,' co-starring with Alex O'Loughlin, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park, and Masi Oka. Running for ten seasons until 2020, Caan's performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He also guest-starred as Danno in 'NCIS: Los Angeles' in 2012.
Other Endeavors
Caan's passion for photography was sparked by cinematographer Phil Parmet. In 2009, he published 'Scott Caan Photographs, Vol. 1,' a collection of his photographic works. He also dedicates his time to various charities, including Surfers Healing, Life Rolls On, and TheraSURF, focusing on helping children with autism. Additionally, Caan holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Personal Life & Real Estate
Scott Caan and his girlfriend Kacy Byxbee have a daughter named Josie. In 2004, Caan purchased a 2,800-square-foot home in Los Angeles for $1.45 million. In 2017, he bought a Malibu home for $2.3 million, which he has rented out for between $15,000 and $30,000 per month in recent years.
