Scott Schwartz
Birth Name:
Scott R. Schwartz
Birth Place:
Sacramento, California, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Began his acting career doing commercials in New York City in 1977 and appeared in a number of Off-Broadway and Broadway plays
- Quote: "[on "A Christmas Story"] "There are thousands of films made each year and only a few are remembered․ So I'm one of the lucky people to have been a part of an amazing film that people love․""
- Launched a line of celebrity trading cards in 2006 and still appears in the occasional direct-to-video movie
- Best known for playing Flick in "A Christmas Story" and Eric Bates in "The Toy․"
- Got his role in "A Christmas Story" after director Bob Clark saw his performance in "The Toy" and wanted him for the film
- The scene in "A Christmas Story" where he gets his tongue stuck to a frozen pole was filmed using a suction tube inside a plastic pole that was painted to look real, which he said "didn't taste very well․"
Awards
- 1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 1987Young Artist Award - Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Supporting Role - TV Special or Movie of the Week:Nominated