Scott Christopher
Scott Christopher (born January 13, 1967) is an American film and television actor known for his roles in The Best Two Years and Granite Flats.
Scott Christopher | |
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| Born | January 13, 1967 Ferndale, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth |
| Children | 5 |
Early life
Christopher was born in Ferndale, Michigan, on January 13, 1967. He moved with his family to Utah when he was eleven years old. After playing Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird his sophomore year at Mountain View High School, Scott was introduced to a new drama director named Charles Lynn Frost in 1982 at the start of his Junior year. A strong mentorship grew between the two as Christopher was encouraged to build upon his desire to become a successful stage actor. As a Junior, was chosen by Frost for lead roles such as Norman Cornell in Neil Simon's Star Spangled Girl, and Nathan Detroit in Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls. As a Senior, he managed both comedy and drama as Henry Higgins in Lerner & Lowe's My Fair Lady, and Tom Wingfield in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. Between being on the big stage, Scott also competed at the Region and State level, aiding the class of 1984 to obtain the highest cumulative score that had ever been achieved by a high school team in a State Competition. He studied at Brigham Young University, winning the Irene Ryan Award at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., an award annually presented to the nation’s top collegiate actor.
Career
Christopher played "The Movie Guy", the irreverent late-night host of a long-running TV program on KJZZ TV, Salt Lake City. He was for a time a morning radio personality in Salt Lake City and also in Monterrey, California. Director of Speaking and Training at OC Tanner Company for nearly a decade. Authored several best-selling business books and is a busy keynote speaker.
Personal life
Christopher is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has served as a Bishop. Apart from acting, he is a management consultant and author. His works include The Levity Effect and People People. Christopher and his wife Elizabeth are the parents of five children.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | At Gunpoint | Chuck Lundgreen | |
| 1992 | Miracles & Other Wonders | Jack Knowles | Episode: Pilot |
| 1994 | Rockwell | Willie Akers | |
| 1996 | Same River Twice | Lawyer | |
| 1997 | Truth or Consequences, N.M. | Frank Pearsons | |
| 1998 | Promised Land | Rice/Talley | Episodes: Undercover Granny, Mirror Family |
| 2001 | Yankee 2 Kilo | Wally Guzzle | |
| 2001 | The Penny Promise | Will Duncan | |
| 2001 | Angels in the Attic | John Hillman | |
| 2002 | The Singles Ward | BBQ Chicken Guy | |
| 1997-2002 | Touched by an Angel | Peter Darnell | Episodes: The Sixteenth Minute, Full Moon |
| 2002 | Hancart | Robert Quincy | |
| 2003 | The R.M. | District Attorney | |
| 2003 | Right on Track | Tramel | |
| 2003 | Clubhouse Detectives in Scavenger Hunt | Mallory | |
| 2003 | The Work and the Story | Critic | |
| 2002-2003 | Everwood | Coach Austin | 5 Episodes |
| 2004 | The Best Two Years | Kyle Harrison | |
| 2004 | Going to the Mat | Mr. Kamins | |
| 2005 | Down and Derby | Delivery Man | |
| 2005 | Mobsters and Mormons | Michael Jaymes | Lead Role |
| 2005 | Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration | Colonel Alexander William Doniphan | |
| 2007 | The Dance | Howard | |
| 2007 | Saving Sarah Cain | Jerry Kitchell | |
| 2010 | My Girlfriend's Boyfriend | Garrett | |
| 2012 | The Last Eagle Scout | Chad Thornburg | |
| 2013-2015 | Granite Flats | Lieutenant Frank Quincy | Supporting Role
21 Episodes |
| 2015 | Modern Family | Victor | Episode: Episode 7.12 |
| 2015 | Love Everlasting | Dr. Miller | |
| 2015 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Glen Peters | Episode: The Matchmaker |
| 2015 | Academic Malfeasence | Actor | |
| 2015 | Singing with Angels | ||
| 2017 | The Stray | Dave Smith | |
| 2018 | Not Cinderella's Type | Dr. Bailey | |
| 2018 | Vice | Supreme Court Marshal | |
| 2018 | An Hour Behind (Amazon Prime) | Tom | |
| 2018 | Christmas Wonderland (Hallmark Channel) | John Westwood | |
| 2018 | Christmas Made to Order (Hallmark Channel) | Davis | |
Sources
http://www.scottchristopher.net Scott's website]
References
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