Dougray Scott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dougray Scott
Scott at TIFF 2023
Born	Stephen Dougray Scott (1965-11-26) 26 November 1965 (age 59) Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1983–present
Spouse(s)	Sarah Trevis ​ ​ (m. 2000; div. 2005)​ Claire Forlani ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	3

Stephen Dougray Scott (born on November 26, 1965) is a talented Scottish actor. He is known for playing many different characters in movies and TV shows. Some of his most famous roles include Prince Henry in Ever After (1998) and the bad guy in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000). He has also won important awards, like an International Emmy Award for Best Actor and a BAFTA, for his role in the TV series Crime (2021).

Early Life and Start in Acting

Dougray Scott was born in Glenrothes, Scotland. His mother, Elma, was a nurse, and his father, Alan, was a salesman and used to be an actor. Dougray studied acting at Fife College in Kirkcaldy.

He began his acting journey in theatre, on television, and even in puppet shows! His first TV role was in Soldier Soldier, and he first appeared in a movie called Twin Town.

Becoming a Star

Dougray Scott quickly started getting bigger roles. He played Prince Henry in the popular movie Ever After, where he starred alongside Drew Barrymore. He also played the hero in Enigma, a film based on a famous book.

One of his most memorable roles was playing the villain, Sean Ambrose, in Mission: Impossible 2. The movie's star, Tom Cruise, actually chose him for the part!

• Almost Wolverine: Dougray was originally chosen to play Wolverine in the first X-Men movie. However, filming for Mission: Impossible 2 took longer than expected, and he also had a motorbike accident. Because of this, he had to leave the X-Men project, and Hugh Jackman took over the role.

• James Bond Consideration: After 2002, Dougray was also considered to be the next James Bond. Many people thought he would get the part for Casino Royale, but the role eventually went to Daniel Craig.

TV and Movie Roles

Dougray Scott has appeared in many TV shows and movies over the years:

• In 2006, he played Moses in a TV miniseries called The Ten Commandments.
• From 2006 to 2007, he was a main character in the popular TV show Desperate Housewives, playing a love interest for one of the main characters.
• He played the main bad guy in the 2007 movie Hitman, which was based on a video game.
• In 2009, he starred in the BBC drama The Day of the Triffids.
• In 2011, he played the famous football manager Matt Busby in the movie United, which was about the Munich air disaster.
• He even appeared in an episode of Doctor Who in 2013, playing a ghost hunter.
• In 2014, he played the main villain in the action movie Taken 3.
• From 2019 to 2021, he was a main character in the TV series Batwoman, playing Jacob Kane, the hero's father.
• Most recently, he won awards for his role as Ray Lennox in the TV series Crime.

Dougray Scott in 2010

Personal Life

Dougray Scott has twins from his first marriage. In 2007, he married actress Claire Forlani in Italy. They have a son together, born in 2014.

He is a big fan of the Scottish football team Hibernian Football Club. His grand-uncle used to be a scout for the team, and three of his great-uncles were football referees.

Awards and Recognition

Dougray Scott has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations:

Images for kids

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  Scott at the 2013 WonderCon

See also

In Spanish: Dougray Scott para niños