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Scottie Thompson Biography

Birth Name:Susan Scott Thompson

Birth Place:Richmond, Virginia, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Performance Studies and Literature in 2005
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Center Stage" in 2000
  • Was a publicity manager for Hasty Pudding Theatricals and worked for Let's Go Travel Guides
  • Began taking dance lessons as a child and performed with the Richmond Ballet for several years
  • Quote: "(On her acting advice): "Don't try and do the right thing because there is no right thing․ There's just the right thing for you․""
  • Best known for her role as Elaine in "Skyline" and as Jeanne Benoit in "NCIS․"
  • Appeared in the music videos for the Bon Jovi song "What Do You Got?" and for the Counting Crows song "You Can't Count on Me․"
  • Had a recurring role as Diana Van Dine in "Trauma" and as Shannon McCarthy in "Brotherhood․"

Awards

  • 2016Grand Jury Award-Best Actress in a Feature Film: winner