Seann William Scott
Seann William Scott | |
|---|---|
 Scott at the premiere of Role Models in 2008 | |
| Born | October 3, 1976 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Seann W. Scott |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable work | Steve Stifler in American Pie |
Seann William Scott (born October 3, 1976) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing the role of Steve Stifler in the American Pie film series. He is also known for his roles in the films Final Destination, Road Trip, Dude, Where's My Car?, Evolution, The Rundown, The Dukes of Hazzard, Role Models, and Cop Out.
Early life
Scott, the youngest of seven children, was born in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the son of Patricia Anne (née Simons), a homemaker, and William Frank Scott, a factory worker.[1] His oldest brother Daniel, while at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, helped found The Onion, and was among the earliest writers for it.[2] He was inspired to become an actor while working at the local movie theater and seeing all the movies he could watch free. He graduated from Crestview Elementary School and Park High School. After he graduated from high school, he attended Glendale Community College.[citation needed] His first professional gig was on television in the music video for "Hole in My Soul" by Aerosmith. Soon after the video, he appeared in Chad's World, a gay-themed TV show broadcast on the Web by the short-lived Digital Entertainment Network.
Career
Scott's first commercial success came with the 1999 movie American Pie as Steve Stifler, a role he reprised in two sequels, American Pie 2 and American Wedding. For his supporting role in the first film, Scott was reportedly paid $8,000.[3] Though the character of "Steve Stifler" propelled Scott into the public consciousness, the actor has mentioned in a variety of interviews his fear of typecasting, which has led him to choose to play different types of characters post-American Pie such as hapless nerd role in the film Final Destination and a harmless stoner character in Dude, Where's My Car? alongside Ashton Kutcher. He made an appearance in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as a guitar-playing animal rights activist and has a starring part as a police officer in Southland Tales, where he re-unites with fellow actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, with whom he had previously worked in The Rundown. Scott hosted the MTV Movie Awards 2003 alongside Justin Timberlake. The two performed several skits, including scenes from The Matrix Reloaded, which are on The Matrix Reloaded DVD. He has also hosted Saturday Night Live and appeared as a guest co-host on Live with Regis and Kelly. He co-starred in Cop Out, Kevin Smith's action comedy, alongside Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan.[4]
He is set to reprise his role as Steve Stifler in the upcoming sequel of the American Pie primary film series titled American Reunion set to be released on April 6, 2012.[5]
Personal life
On March 16, 2011, Scott was admitted to rehab, citing “health and personal issues.”[6] His reps neglected to confirm any details about the decision, including the location of the facility. But they did say, “He appreciates the support of his many fans at this time.”[6]
On April 13, 2011, it was reported that Scott had successfully completed a treatment program.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Unhappily Ever After | Moondoggie | TV Series (One Episode: Beach Party) |
| 1996 | Hole in my Soul | Quarterback | Music Video |
| 1997 | Born Into Exile | Derek | TV Movie |
| 1998 | Something so Right | Preston | TV Series (One Episode: Something About a Double Standard) |
| 1998 | Chad's World | Jim | Webseries (One Episode: I Lost my Friend) |
| 1999 | American Pie | Steve Stifler | as Sean W. Scott; Nominated - Teen Choice Award for Choice Sleazebag |
| 2000 | Nox | Jack Mower | Video Game (voice) |
| 2000 | Final Destination | Billy Hitchcock | |
| 2000 | Road Trip | E.L. | |
| 2000 | Dude, Where's My Car? | Chester Greenburg | Nominated - Teen Choice Awards (Choice Chemistry, shared with Ashton Kutcher) |
| 2001 | Evolution | Wayne Grey | |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 | Steve Stifler | Teen Choice Award for Choice Sleazebag MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Jason Biggs) Nominated — MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Brent | in one scene |
| 2002 | Stark Raving Mad | Ben McGewan | |
| 2003 | Bulletproof Monk | Kar | |
| 2003 | Old School | Peppers | |
| 2003 | American Wedding | Steve Stifler | Nominated — Teen Choice Awards (Choice Movie Blush, Choice Movie Actor - Comedy) Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Sleazebag MTV Movie Award for Best Dance Sequence |
| 2003 | The Rundown | Travis Alfred Walker | First film where he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson |
| 2005 | The Dukes of Hazzard | Bo Duke | Nominated — MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team (shared with Jessica Simpson and Johnny Knoxville) |
| 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown | Crash | Voice |
| 2007 | Trainwreck: My Life as an Idoit [sic] | Jeff Nichols | |
| 2007 | Southland Tales | Roland Taverner | Second film where he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson |
| 2007 | Mr. Woodcock | John Farley | |
| 2008 | The Promotion | Doug Stauber | |
| 2008 | Role Models | Anson Wheeler | |
| 2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Crash | Voice |
| 2009 | Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach | Gary Houseman | |
| 2009 | Planet 51 | Skiff | Voice / Third film where he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson |
| 2010 | Cop Out | Dave | |
| 2010 | Jackass 3D | Himself | Guest Referee (Cameo) |
| 2011 | Goon[8] | Doug Glatt | |
| 2012 | American Reunion | Steve Stifler | post-production |
| 2012 | Movie 43 | post-production | |
| 2012 | Ice Age: Continental Drift | Crash and Eddie | Voice |
References
- ^ "Seann William Scott Biography (1976?-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ "Seann William Scott Interview, Role Models". MoviesOnline.
- ^ an interview with Scott on BBC Radio 1
- ^ "Seann W Scott new action comedy". Empire.
- ^ Weinstein, Joshua L. (March 16, 2011). "Exclusive: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy Reunite for New 'American Pie'". The Wrap. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Kristin Watson (2011-03-16). "American Pie star Seann William Scott enters treatment facility". Sheknows.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ "Seann William Scott Exits Rehab - Today's News: Our Take". TVGuide.com. 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Kit, Borys. "Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel in 'Goon'", The Hollywood Reporter, October 14, 2010. WebCitation archive
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