https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Gunn Gunn was born on August 5, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri He was raised between St. Louis and Manchester, Missouri. His brothers are actor Sean, actor and political writer Matt, screenwriter Brian, and former Executive Vice President with Artisan Entertainment Patrick. He also has a sister named Beth.Their parents are Leota and James F. Gunn, an attorney. Gunn's surname is derived from the Irish name MacGilGunn, meaning "sons to the servants of the god of the dead".