Dougray Scott Biography

Fast Facts

• Often supports the British Red Cross
• Awarded the title of 'Most Promising Drama Student' while attending the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
• Born Stephen Scott, he decided to adopt the stage name of Dougray which was his French grandmother's surname
• Quote: "Method acting is a label I don't really understand, because there's a method to everybody's acting․ In terms of jumping into a character's skin, I try to immerse myself in the role as much as possible to bring me closer to them․ All I do is what's required to achieve what I want to achieve․"
• Quote: "I do what I feel is right at the time․ Opportunities come along and I take them or I don't․ I feel happy about what I'm doing, and I work instinctively․"
• Began his acting career by appearing in the serial "Soldier Soldier" in 1995 and later his film debut in 1997's "Twin Town"
• Gained international fame after accepting the villainous role of Sean Ambrose in "Mission Impossible II" for which he had to turn down the role of Wolverine in the newly-adapted film series of the X-Men franchise
• Avid supporter of the Hibernian and Celtic football clubs, both Scottish teams
• Nominated for Breakout Film Star for "Ever After: A Cinderella Story" in 1998
• Passed over for the role of James Bond following Pierce Brosnan's retirement from the role