Campbell Scott: American actor, director and screenwriter, winner of numerous awards

American actor, screenwriter, producer, director Campbell Scott (photos are presented on the page) was born in 1961, July 19, in New York. Father - George Scott - a famous actor, mother - actress Colleen Dewhurst. In the family, except for Campbell, there were four more children, three sisters and one brother. The future actor tried in everything to imitate his father, films with whose participation he watched countless times on the home cinema screen.

Carier start

Campbell Scott made his debut in film in 1986, appearing in the television series "LA Laws." Then there followed minor roles in several low-budget films that went unnoticed at the box office. Only in 1991, Campbell Scott excelled in the film "Die Young", where he played a dying young man, suffering from leukemia. For this role, the actor was nominated for the Movie Awards MTV, which he considered the most deserved award for the entire period of his work.

Two years later, Campbell Scott played the role of an English citizen named Leonard, who organized the murder of his mistress's husband. The film enjoyed a resounding success, despite the unanimous opinion of critics that it was not necessary to invite an American actor to play the role of an Englishman, and the character of a phlegmatic German woman to trust an Italian actress who has temperament from everywhere.

In the movie "Mrs. Parker in a vicious circle" Campbell Scott played the comedian Benchley Robert. Thanks to the character, the actor received the nomination for the "Spirit of Independence" award. This role Campbell also attributed to the most interesting and psychologically challenging in his career. The shade of some philosophy could be felt in every episode.

Work of the director

In 1996, Campbell Scott decided to try his hand at the filmmaking by shooting his debut film called "The Big Night". The first test was successful, and a few years later Scott took up the next adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The main role was played by the actor himself, and also acted as a director and producer.

In 2005, Campbell Scott, whose films attracted more and more moviegoers, played the role of public prosecutor Thomas Eaton in the film "The Six Demons of Emily Rose," which tells of a loud lawsuit over a certain church servant trying to drive the devil out of the body of a young girl. As a result of the actions of the priest, the devil was expelled, and the virgin died.

The role of George Hibbert in the film "Saint Ralph" brought the nomination for the highest award of the Canadian cinema "Gini". The picture was created in 2004. In the film "The New Spider-Man" Scott played Richard Parker, the father of the protagonist.

Campbell Scott: Filmography

In his career, the actor starred in more than fifty paintings and several serials. Below is the selected list of films with his participation.

• "The New Spider-Man. Voltage" (2014), the role of Richard Parker.
• "Before going to sleep" (2013), the character Eugene.
• "So far my" (2012), the role of Gary Fulton.
• "The New Spider-Man" (2011), Richard Parker.
• "Center of the Hurricane" (2012), Bill Folsom.
• "Animals are distracting" (2011), character Charles Darwin.
• "Remember Gonzo" (2010), Arthur Gilman.
• "Fight" (2010), Joe Tobin.
• "Handsome Harry" (2009), character David Kagan.
• "One week" (2008), the role of the narrator.
• "Phoebe and Wonderland" (2008), Davis Principal.
• "Out of sight" (2007), the character of Sloan Kazmen.
• "The Six Demons of Emily Rose" (2005), Thomas Ethan.
• "Thoughts on freedom" (2005), the role of Peter.
• "Pet" (2005), the role of Paul's father.
• "Dying" (2005), character Jeffrey Tishop.
• "Saint Ralph" (2004), George Hibbert.
• "Secrets of the life of the dentists" (2002), David Harts.
• "Women's Favorite" (2001), the character of Roger Swenson.
• "Guardian Angel" (2001), Kevin.
• "Voices" (2000), John.
• "The Martian Watch" (1999), Karel.
• "Be able to spin" (1998), Ray's character.
• "Pretenders" (1998), the role of Maistrich.
• "The Spanish Prisoner" (1997), the character Joseph Ross.
• "Big Night" (1996), character Bob.
• "Daytime Travelers" (1995), Eddie Mazler.
• "Let me be" (1995), Gabriel Rodman.
• "Mrs. Parker in a vicious circle" (1994), the character of Robert Benchley.
• "Innocent" (1993), the role of Leonard.
• "Singles" (1992), Steve Dunne.
• "Die Young" (1991), the character Victor Geddis.
• "Under the Heavenly Cover" (1990), the role of George Tanner.
• "A close friend" (1989), a character from Willie.
• "Five corners" (1987), the role of a policeman.

Director's work

In addition to performing roles in films, Campbell Scott from time to time engaged in directing. On his account, five film projects, where he acted as a stage director.

• "Big Night", the film was shot in 1996.
• "Company Retreat", the film was created in 2009.
• "Finale", the motion picture was released in 2001.
• "Outside the map," the film was shot in 2003.
• "Hamlet", created in 2000.

Awards and nominations

The actor has repeatedly been nominated for various awards, in the asset he has several victories.

• Prize "Best New Director", was awarded from the Society of Boston Film Critics in 1996 for the film "The Big Night".
• Nomination in the category "Best Actor" for the film "Secrets of the Life of Dentists", 2001.
• Nomination "Best Actor", the film "Martian Watch."
• "The best role, male" in the movie "Women's Favorite."
• Prize "Spirit of Independence", nomination for the role in the film "Mrs. Parker in a vicious circle."
• The film "Saint Ralph", "The best male secondary role", nomination.