Scott Glenn Biography

Fast Facts

• Majored in English at The College of William and Mary
• After leaving the Marine Corps, he worked as a news reporter in Kenosha, Wisconsin
• Quote: "There are many different reasons why people take parts․ For me, there are basically two: one is the economic - you have to keep working, pay the rent; that's a given․ The other one, for me, usually has nothing to do with the overall film - whether the script is good, whom I'm working with, whether it's going to get good reviews - it's just the part, the character․"
• Often portrays characters who possess a background in military training
• Was in contention for the role of Sam Bowden in "Cape Fear․"
• In preparation for his role in "Backdraft," he went on ride-alongs with a squad in the Chicago Fire Department
• Unlike most actors who use agents and coaches, he researches roles for himself