Dougray Scott

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Dougray Scott
Born Stephen Dougray Scott
25 November 1965 (1965-11-25) (age 44)
Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom
Years active 1987–present
Spouse(s) Sarah Trevis (2000–05)
Claire Forlani (2007–present)

Stephen Dougray Scott (born 25 November 1965) is a Scottish actor.

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[edit] Early life

The son of Elma, a nurse, and Alan Scott, an actor and salesperson,[1] Scott attended Auchmuty High School.[2] Adapting his stage name from his French grandmother's surname, "Dougray",[3] he enrolled in a foundation course in drama before going on to attend the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff (1984–87), where he earned the college's Most Promising Drama Student award in 1987.

[edit] Career

Scott began his acting career in regional theatre, television, and puppet shows. He appeared in his first high-profile role on the television series Soldier Soldier, and made his film debut in Twin Town. His first major film roles were as Prince Henry in Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston and Melanie Lynskey and the hero in the adaptation of Robert Harris' novel Enigma opposite Kate Winslet. In 2000, he signed to play the villain in Mission: Impossible II — hand-picked by star Tom Cruise — but was also due to play Wolverine in the big screen version of X-Men. When Mission: Impossible II went over schedule by two months, Scott was replaced in the latter film by Hugh Jackman.[4]

After the release of The World Is Not Enough (1999), Scott was a frontrunner to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.[5] Brosnan's contract was for three films with an optional fourth. Ultimately, Brosnan's option was picked up. After its release, Scott was once again widely believed to be a leading candidate to take on the role. Despite the numerous reports that EON Productions was leaning towards naming Scott as the new Bond in the 007 adventure Casino Royale, the famous role eventually went to Daniel Craig.

He recently appeared in the NBC series Heist which aired in March 2006 for only five episodes. In January 2006, he appeared in the miniseries The Ten Commandments as Moses. From 2006 until 2007, he starred in the third season of Desperate Housewives, as Teri Hatcher's character's new love interest. In 2007, he played the primary antagonist in the film Hitman, based on the popular video game. Recently, he appeared as the title role(s) of a modern re-telling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In May 2009 it was announced that he is to play ex-con Michael O' Connor, the lead character in the new RTÉ/ITV drama Father & Son.

[edit] Future projects

Scott, Brian Cox, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley will feature in a show written by Patrick Harbinson, whose credits include ER and Law & Order. The drama is based on John Wyndham's best-selling post-apocalyptic novel, The Day of the Triffids.[6] Scott is rumoured to appear in a new adaptation of The Saint as the title character.

[edit] Personal life

Scott is the father of twins, Eden and Gabriel Trevis Scott, from his first marriage (2000–05) to casting director Sarah Trevis. On 8 June 2007 he married actress Claire Forlani in Italy.

An avid fan of Hibernian Football Club, Scott is a celebrity supporter of the British Red Cross.[7]

[edit] Filmography

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Dougray Scott Biography (1965–)" FilmReference.com
  2. ^ "Porn probe head teacher resigns " BBC.co.uk, 8 February 2009
  3. ^ Dougray Scott Bio & FAQ DougraysSottInFocus.com
  4. ^ Maddox, Garry; "A canny X-man" BrisbaneTimes.com.au, 9 April 2009
  5. ^ "BROSNAN COST ME 007 ROLE" DailyRecord.co.uk, 22 May 2006
  6. ^ "Vanessa Redgrave to star in BBC's The Day of the Triffids" Telegraph.co.uk, 11 February 2009
  7. ^ "Entertainment and Artists Supporters Network: Dougray Scott" RedCross.org.uk

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