Dave McCary, 1985
Writers · July 2, 1985
Dave McCary
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Dave McCary is 40 years old, born July 2, 1985 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Dave McCary directed and wrote some of SNL's most viral sketches, turning absurdist comedy into a signature style. Born in 1985, the American filmmaker spent five years as a segment director and writer for Saturday Night Live before pivoting to film and founding a production company with his wife, actress Emma Stone. A Cancer born on the cusp of summer, McCary channels the sign's creative intensity into character-driven comedy.
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Biography
Dave McCary directed and wrote some of SNL's most viral sketches, turning absurdist comedy into a signature style. The American comedian, writer, producer and director was born on July 2, 1985. From 2013 to 2018, McCary served as a segment director and writer for Saturday Night Live, where he shaped the show's visual language during a major shift toward digital-first sketches. After leaving SNL, he transitioned to film and television, establishing himself as a director with a distinctive eye for character-based comedy. McCary is married to actress Emma Stone, with whom he co-founded the production company Fruit Tree, positioning them as creative partners in both life and work. As a screenwriter and director, McCary works across mediums—from live television to scripted comedy—building projects rooted in character development and timing. Born under Cancer, a water sign associated with emotional depth and creative intuition, McCary's work often mines vulnerability and awkwardness for comedy. His career trajectory reflects the shift in comedy production: from the live-broadcast model of SNL to independent production, where writers and directors increasingly retain creative control.
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Trivia
- McCary was a segment director and writer for Saturday Night Live from 2013 to 2018, during the show's expansion into digital sketches.
- He co-founded the production company Fruit Tree with his wife, actress Emma Stone.
- His life-path number is 5, associated with adaptability and creative reinvention.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Dave McCary reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Dave McCary?
- Dave McCary is 40 years old (born July 2, 1985).
- When is Dave McCary's birthday?
- Dave McCary was born on July 2, 1985.
- What is Dave McCary's zodiac sign?
- Dave McCary is a Cancer, born July 2, 1985.
- What is Dave McCary's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dave McCary was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Dave McCary from?
- Dave McCary is from United States.
- What does Dave McCary do?
- Dave McCary is a writer.
- Is Dave McCary still alive?
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