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===Future projects=== ===Future projects===

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Dougray Scott
BornStephen Scott
Years active1987-present
Spouse(s)Sarah Trevis (2000-2005)
Claire Forlani (2007-present)
ChildrenTwin boy & girl (born 1998)

Dougray Scott (born 25 November 1965) is a Scottish actor.

Biography

Early life

Scott was born Stephen Dougray Scott in Glenrothes, Fife, the son of Elma, a nurse, and Alan Scott, an actor and salesperson. Stephen attended Auchmuty High School. He adapted his stage name from the surname of his French grandmother, "Dougray". Scott enrolled in a foundation course in drama and then went on to attend the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff (1984-87). He earned the college's 1987 Most Promising Drama Student award.

Career

Scott began his acting career in regional theatre, television, and puppet shows. He appeared in his first high-profile role on the television series Soldier Soldier, and made his film debut in Twin Town. His first major film roles were as Prince Henry in Ever After and the hero in the adaptation of Robert Harris' novel Enigma. In 2000, he signed to play the villain in Mission: Impossible II — hand-picked by star Tom Cruise — but was also due to play Wolverine in the big screen version of X-Men. When Mission: Impossible II went over schedule by two months, Scott was replaced in the latter film by Hugh Jackman.

After the release of The World Is Not Enough (1999), Scott was a frontrunner to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Brosnan's contract was for three films with an optional fourth. Ultimately, Brosnan's option was picked up. After its release, Scott was once again widely believed to be a leading candidate to take on the role. Despite the numerous reports that EON Productions was leaning towards naming Scott as the new Bond in the 007 adventure Casino Royale, the famous role eventually went to Daniel Craig.

He recently appeared in the NBC series Heist which aired in March 2006 for only five episodes. In January 2006, he appeared in the miniseries The Ten Commandments as Moses. From 2006 until 2007, he starred in the third season of Desperate Housewives, as Teri Hatcher's character's new love interest. In 2007, he played the primary antagonist in the film Hitman, based on the popular video game. Recently, he appeared as the title role(s) of a modern re-telling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Future projects

Scott, Brian Cox, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley will feature in a show written by Patrick Harbinson, whose credits include ER and Law & Order. The drama is based on John Wyndham's best-selling post-apocalyptic novel, The Day of the Triffids.

Personal life

In April 2000, Scott married Casting Director Sarah Trevis they have a set of twins. In 2005, the couple divorced. On 8 June 2007, Scott married actress Claire Forlani in Italy.

He is an avid supporter of Hibernian F.C.

He is a celebrity supporter of the British Red Cross.

Filmography

References

  1. Dougray Scott Biography (1965-)
  2. Dougray Scott Bio & FAQ
  3. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/a-canny-xman-20090410-a2bk.html
  4. BROSNAN COST ME 007 ROLE - The Daily Record
  5. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/4592119/Vanessa-Redgrave-to-star-in-BBCs-The-Day-of-the-Triffids.html
  6. Profile on the Red Cross site

External links

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