Seret Scott facts for kids

Seret Scott (born September 1, 1949) is an American actress, director, and writer for plays. She is famous for her roles in the movies Losing Ground and Pretty Baby. Scott also appeared in TV shows like Miami Vice and Cosby.

Besides acting in movies and on TV, she has had a long career in theater. She has acted on Broadway and directed many plays across the United States.

Early Life and Activism

Seret Scott was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up during the 1960s, a time of major change in America. This period was marked by the civil rights movement, where people fought for equal rights for African Americans.

In 1969, she left her studies at New York University to join the Free Southern Theater. This was a special theater group that traveled through the South. They performed plays for free to support the civil rights movement and bring powerful stories to African American communities.

A Career on Stage and Screen

Acting in the Theater

When Scott returned to New York City, she continued to act in plays with important social messages. She even performed for inmates at prisons. Her career on the professional stage began to grow.

In 1974, she performed on Broadway in a play called My Sister, My Sister. Her performance was so good that she won a Drama Desk Award. She later appeared in another famous Broadway play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered ... / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.

Acting in Movies and TV

Scott's first movie role was in the 1978 film Pretty Baby. She acted alongside famous stars like Brooke Shields and Susan Sarandon.

Her most important film role was in the 1982 movie Losing Ground. She played Sara, a smart professor trying to balance her life, work, and relationships. The film was written and directed by Kathleen Collins. It was one of the first feature films ever directed by an African American woman.

Losing Ground won an award at a film festival in Portugal. However, many people didn't see it until it was rediscovered many years later. Today, critics praise the film as a masterpiece.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Scott also acted in popular TV shows like Miami Vice and The Equalizer.

Becoming a Director

In 1989, Scott directed her first play, Some Sweet Day. It was a big success. After that, she decided to focus on directing full-time.

She has directed dozens of plays at famous theaters all over the country. These include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Chicago's Court Theatre. She has directed classic plays like Richard III and modern plays like Native Son.

Selected Works

Here are some of Seret Scott's most well-known roles and directing projects.

Notable Acting Roles

Notable Directing Projects