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Quick facts for kids Scott Hylands
Hylands in 1977
Born	Scott Hylands Douglas (1943-02-27)27 February 1943 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Died	29 July 2026(2026-07-29) (aged 83) Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1965–2020
Spouse(s)	Veronica Hylands
Children	2

Scott Hylands Douglas (born February 27, 1943, died July 29, 2026) was a talented Canadian actor. He performed in movies, on TV shows, and in plays. Many people considered him one of Canada's best actors because he worked for a long time and could play many different kinds of characters.

Early Life and Education

Scott Hylands Douglas was born in 1943 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. His mother, Ruth Douglas, was a nurse and later a math teacher. His father, Walter Norman Douglas, passed away during World War II in 1945.

Scott grew up and went to school in British Columbia. He attended Shawnigan Lake Boys School on Vancouver Island. Later, he studied at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, graduating in 1964.

He first studied zoology, which is the study of animals. But when the university started a program for theater arts, he decided to switch. He loved acting! After finishing university, Scott moved to New York City to become an actor. His very first role was the main character in a play called Billy Liar.

Acting in the United States

After his play in New York, Scott Hylands worked in San Francisco for a few years. He acted with a group called the American Conservatory Theater.

In 1968, a famous director named Mark Robson asked him to try out for a movie. Scott's first movie was a suspense film called Daddy's Gone A-Hunting in 1969. People liked his acting in it.

He also performed in plays, like Romeo and Juliet in Los Angeles in 1975. Critics praised his acting skills. Scott worked steadily in many movies and TV shows. Some of the TV shows he appeared in were Cannon, The Waltons, Kung Fu, Baretta, and Ironside. He often played strong characters or even villains on television.

Return to Canada

In the early 1980s, Scott Hylands moved back to Canada. He got a main role as Detective Kevin O'Brien in the TV show Night Heat. This police drama was made in Toronto and shown in both Canada and the United States from 1985 to 1989.

After Night Heat ended, Scott stayed in Canada. He lived on Salt Spring Island for 25 years with his wife, Veronica, and their two children. Later, they moved to Victoria.

He kept acting in both Canadian and American shows. He played Father Travis in the ABC series V. Scott also appeared in many other programs. These included the TV movie To Catch a Killer in 1992, an episode of NYPD Blue in 1995, and four episodes of The Outer Limits between 1996 and 2001.

He also performed in Canadian plays. He had leading roles in famous plays like Waiting for Godot (2015) and The Tempest (1994). He even directed and performed in some plays himself, such as a 2008 version of Waiting for Godot and a solo show of A Christmas Carol. Scott loved theater and continued to be involved in it until he faced health issues.

Later Years and Passing

In his later years, Scott Hylands faced some health challenges. He passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 83. His son shared the news of his passing.

Filmography

Film

Television