★ HOW OLD IS JAY MCCARROL?
Jay McCarrol is 42 years old, born August 9, 1983 in CA · Leo.
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About
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, composer, writer, and actor born in 1983. He's best known as co-creator, writer, and composer of the web series Nirvana the Band the Show and its TV sequel Nirvanna the Band the Show, both made with filmmaker Matt Johnson. McCarrol has also scored all of Johnson's feature films and composed for projects like BlackBerry and the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony. As a Leo, he channels creative intensity across multiple mediums.
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Biography
Jay McCarrol is a Canadian musician, composer, writer, and actor born August 9, 1983. He co-created, co-wrote, and composed the independent web series Nirvana the Band the Show with filmmaker Matt Johnson, later expanding the project into a television series called Nirvanna the Band the Show and a feature film, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Beyond that franchise, McCarrol composed scores for Johnson's films BlackBerry and Tony (the Anthony Bourdain biopic), as well as Evan Morgan's The Kid Detective starring Adam Brody and Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk's Hell of a Summer—work that reflects his role as composer for all of Johnson's feature films as of 2026. He also composed for the animated series Matt & Bird Break Loose. Outside filmmaking, McCarrol formed the synth pop duo Brave Shores with his sister Stefanie in 2014, touring Canada and internationally. He previously worked as musical director at Second City's Toronto location. As a Leo born in early August, McCarrol embodies the sign's creative drive and collaborative confidence. His life-path number 11 suggests a visionary approach to bridging music, film, and comedy across independent and mainstream projects.
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Trivia
- McCarrol has composed scores for every feature film directed by Matt Johnson, his lifelong best friend and creative collaborator.
- He and his sister Stefanie formed the synth pop duo Brave Shores in 2014 and toured both Canada and internationally.
- He served as musical director at Second City's Toronto location before his film and television work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jay McCarrol?
- Jay McCarrol is 42 years old (born August 9, 1983).
- When is Jay McCarrol's birthday?
- Jay McCarrol was born on August 9, 1983.
- What is Jay McCarrol's zodiac sign?
- Jay McCarrol is a Leo, born August 9, 1983.
- What is Jay McCarrol's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jay McCarrol was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Jay McCarrol from?
- Jay McCarrol is from CA.
- What does Jay McCarrol do?
- Jay McCarrol is a writer.
- Is Jay McCarrol still alive?
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