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

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

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Carier start

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

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

In the movie Mrs. Parker in a Vicious Circle, Campbell Scott played comedian Robert Benchley. Thanks to the character, the actor received a nomination for the Spirit of Independence award. Campbell also attributed this role to the most interesting and psychologically difficult in his career. A hue of some philosophicalness could be felt in each episode.

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Director's work

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

In 2005, Campbell Scott, whose films attracted more and more moviegoers, played the role of Attorney Thomas Eaton in the film “The Six Demons Emily Rose,” which tells of a high-profile trial of a church minister who was trying to expel the devil from 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 for the Canadian film "Gini". The painting was created in 2004. In the movie "The New Spider-Man," Scott played Richard Parker, the father of the protagonist.

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Campbell Scott: filmography

During his career, the actor starred in more than fifty films and several series. Below is a selected list of films with his participation.

  • "The New Spider-Man. Stress" (2014), the role of Richard Parker.
  • "Before going to bed" (2013), the character of Eugene.
  • "Still Mine" (2012), the role of Gary Fulton.
  • The New Spider-Man (2011), Richard Parker.
  • "Hurricane Center" (2012), Bill Folsom.
  • "Animals Distract" (2011), character Charles Darwin.
  • "Remember Gonzo" (2010), Arthur Gilman.
  • The 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), character Sloan Keysman.
  • 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.
  • "The Dying" (2005), the character of Jeffrey Tishop.
  • "Saint Ralph" (2004), George Hibbert.
  • "The Secrets of Dentists' Life" (2002), David Harts.
  • “Beloved of Women” (2001), character Roger Swanson.
  • The Guardian Angel (2001), Kevin.
  • The Voices (2000), John.
  • The Martian Watch (1999), Karel.
  • "Know how to spin" (1998), the character of Ray.
  • "Impostors" (1998), the role of Maistrich.
  • The Spanish Prisoner (1997), character Joseph Ross.
  • "Big Night" (1996), the character of Bob.
  • "Day Travelers" (1995), Eddie Mazler.
  • “Let Me Be” (1995), Gabriel Rodman.
  • "Mrs. Parker in a Vicious Circle" (1994), character Robert Benchley.
  • "Innocent" (1993), the role of Leonard.
  • The Loners (1992), Steve Dunn.
  • "Die Young" (1991), character Victor Geddis.
  • Under the Veil (1990), the role of George Tanner.
  • "A close friend" (1989), the character of Willie.
  • Five Corners (1987), the role of a policeman.

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Director's work

In addition to playing roles in films, Campbell Scott occasionally directs. He has five film projects on his account, where he has acted as a director.

  • "Big Night", the picture was shot in 1996.
  • "Company Retreat", the film was created in 2009.
  • "Final", the movie was released in 2001.
  • "Off the map", the film was shot in 2003.
  • Hamlet, established in 2000.

Awards and nominations

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

  • Prize "Best New Director", awarded by the Society of Boston Film Critics in 1996 for the film "Big Night."
  • Nomination in the category "Best Actor" for the film "Secrets of the Life of Dentists", 2001.
  • Nomination "Best Actor", film "Martian Watch".
  • "Best Role, Male" in the movie "Beloved of Women".
  • Spirit of Independence Prize, nomination for her role in the film Mrs. Parker in a Vicious Circle.
  • Motion picture "Saint Ralph", "Best Actor in a Supporting Role", nomination.

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