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Scott Porter Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Scott Porter

Birth Place:Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Named television's 10th Sexiest Man of 2010 by BuddyTV
  • Attended the University of Central Florida
  • Originally interested in performing as an acapella singer in high school
  • Following college, he landed his first stage role in the off-Broadway production of Altar Boyz in 2004 before transitioning to television and film role by the end of the 2000s
  • Is best known for his role in the TV series "Friday Night Lights․"
  • An avid fan of comic books, he often auditions for any Hollywood roles for new superhero franchises
  • Performed vocal percussion in the college a capella group 4:2:Five

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner