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Seann William Scott Biography

Birth Name:Sean William Scott

Birth Place:Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2005, he helped raise money for the Variety of Eastern Tennesse children's charity with a screening of "The Dukes of Hazzard․"
  • Decided that he wanted to become an actor after working as an usher at a movie theater
  • Before becoming a working actor, he worked odd jobs, including as a filer at a law firm and at the Los Angeles Zoo
  • Quote: "[On his start in acting] "I want to make people feel the same way I did when I see a good movie․ I thought [acting] is maybe something I would be OK at․ I never did any performing․ I was going on blind faith․""
  • Well known for portraying immature characters
  • Was in contention for the lead role in the film "Elizabethtown․"
  • Appeared in Aerosmith's music video for their song "Hole in My Soul․"

Awards

  • 2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Sleazebag: nominated
  • 2000Young Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
  • 2002MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
  • 2002MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Sleazebag: winner
  • 2004MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence: winner
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor - Comedy: nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Blush: nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Sleazebag: winner
  • 2005Stinker Award-Less Than Dynamic Duo: nominated
  • 2006MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated