Dougray Scott

Birth Name:

Stephen Dougray Scott

Birth Place:

Fife, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Producer

Awarded the title of 'Most Promising Drama Student' while attending the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Often supports the British Red Cross
Born Stephen Scott, he decided to adopt the stage name of Dougray which was his French grandmother's surname
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․"
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․"
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

1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Male Newcomer:Nominated
1999Teen Choice Award - Film - Breakout Performance:Nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Villain (Internet Only):Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2009AFI Award - Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama:Nominated
2010Astra Award - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male:Nominated
2010Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series:Nominated
2011Capri Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
2011Irina Palm - Worst British Actor:Nominated
2011Irina Palm - Worst British Supporting Actor:Nominated
2012Irina Palm - Worst British Actor:Nominated
2022BAFTA Scotland Award - Best Actor - Television:Winner
2022Emmy - Best Performance by an Actor:Winner

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