Malcolm Wellman McRae (born April 16, 1994)[1] is an American musician and actor.
Malcolm McRae | |
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| Born | Malcolm Wellman McRae April 16, 1994 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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Early life
editMcRae grew up in the Birmingham area of Alabama, the son of investment banker William Barry McRae and Lesley Rainier Wellman.[2] His father passed away in 2012 when McRae was 18 years old.[3] McRae later relocated to Los Angeles.[4]
Career
editMusic
editMcRae is a guitarist, pianist and singer. He is a member of the two-person rock band more* alongside former member of Portugal The Man, Kane Ritchotte. They met in Beachwood Canyon and wrote songs together over a three-year period culminating in the release of their first EP, entitled 1/2, in July 2020, and their second EP, 2/2, in September 2021. The music video for their song God's in the Details was created by Gina Gammell and Riley Keough.[5][6] Other music videos for the band have been directed by Malcolm's brother Keene McRae and his film-making partner, Brandon Bernath who first introduced the pair to each other. They have supported the bands Bad Suns and Grouplove.[7] In 2022, they supported HAIM on their North American tour.[8]
Acting
editIn 2022, it was reported that McRae had been cast in a forthcoming biopic of musician Jeff Buckley.[9] McRae and more* band mate Kane Ritchotte could be seen in Prime Video television series Daisy Jones and the Six as part of the fictional psychedelic 70’s band The Winters.[10] In 2023, he was cast in the fantasy horror film Triton alongside Raff Law and Freya Allan.[11]
Personal life
editMcRae married actress Anya Taylor-Joy (with whom he shares a birthday) on April 1, 2022 in New Orleans.[12] They held a second wedding during the last weekend of September 2023 at the Palazzo Pisani Moretta in Venice, Italy.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ Flam, Charna (October 2, 2023). "Anya Taylor-Joy Marries Boyfriend Malcolm McRae in Starry Venice, Italy Wedding: Report". People. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Wake, Matt (October 5, 2023). "Anya Taylor-Joy marries Malcolm McRae, former Alabama resident". Al.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Bonner, Mehera (October 3, 2023). "Who Is Anya Taylor-Joy's Musician Husband, Malcolm McRae?". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Chappet, Marie-Claire (October 3, 2023). "Inside the star-filled, Venetian wedding of Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae at the 15th century Palazzo Pisani Moretta". Tatler. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Tannenbaum, Emily (October 2, 2023). "Who Is Anya Taylor-Joy's Husband? All About Malcolm McRae". People. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Meet more* the band you don't want to miss". Rain-mag. July 25, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (February 24, 2022). "Interview: 2022 Must-Know - more*". Coup De Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Weinberg, Lindsay (October 2, 2023). "Anya Taylor-Joy Marries Malcolm McRae in Star-Studded Italy Wedding". Eonline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Wallock, Matt (March 14, 2022). "Video: More*, 'Really Want To See You Again'". Buzzbands.la. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Graves, Shahlin (March 8, 2023). "more* cameo as The Winters in 'Daisy Jones & The Six'". coupdemainmagazine. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 14, 2023). "Freya Allan Leads Ensemble of Janell Shirtcliff's Horror Fantasy 'Triton' for Romulus (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (April 2, 2024). "Anya Taylor-Joy Shares Wedding Photos From Her Secret Ceremony 2 Years Ago". Elle. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ Chappet, Marie-Claire (October 3, 2023). "Inside the star-filled, Venetian wedding of Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae at the 15th century Palazzo Pisani Moretta". Tatler. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Flam, Charna (October 2, 2023). "Anya Taylor-Joy Marries Boyfriend Malcolm McRae in Starry Venice, Italy Wedding: Report". People. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.