Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

64 · Born: Jul 19, 1961

Personal Details

BornJul 19, 1961 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Kathleen McElfresh

    ( May 30, 2009 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Anne Scott

    ( Jul 9, 1991 to Sep 18, 2002 )
Parents
  • Trish Van Devere
  • Colleen Dewhurst
  • George C. Scott
Relatives
  • Alexander Robert Scott (Sibling)
  • Devon Scott (Half Sibling)

Biography

Campbell Scott, a renowned American actor, producer, and director, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his diverse and captivating performances. His notable roles include Steve Dunne in the 1992 film Singles, Mark Usher in the popular Netflix series House of Cards, Joseph Tobin in the critically acclaimed TV drama Damages, and Richard Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Born on July 19, 1961, in the vibrant city of New York, Scott is the son of the legendary American actor George C. Scott (1927-1999) and the talented Canadian-American actress Colleen Dewhurst (1924-1991). Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the arts, Scott's passion for acting was nurtured from a young age.

Scott's educational background is marked by his close friendship with fellow actor Stanley Tucci, whom he met during his high school days at John Jay High School. The two friends went on to attend Lawrence University, where Scott earned his degree in 1983. This milestone marked the beginning of his journey as a professional actor, paving the way for his future success in the entertainment industry.

Career

Nonnas
Nonnas as Edward Durant
Elsbeth
Elsbeth as Captain Cyrus Tully
2024
The Woods Are Real
The Woods Are Real as The Woodsman
2022
Nature
Nature as Narrator (voice)
WeCrashed
WeCrashed as Jamie Dimon
Billions
Billions as Colin Drache
2021
2020
The 11th Green
The 11th Green as Jeremy Rudd
2019
The Chaperone
The Chaperone as Alan Carlisle
Soundtrack
Soundtrack as Frank O'Brien
Nature
Nature as Narrator
2018
2017
Lore
Lore as George Brown
House of Cards
House of Cards as Mark Usher
2016
Manhattan Nocturne
Manhattan Nocturne as Simon Crowley
2014
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America as Frederick Law Olmsted (Voice)
2013
Before I Sleep
Before I Sleep as Young Eugene - aged 48
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man as Richard Parker
Royal Pains
Royal Pains as Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz
2011
Prohibition
Prohibition as Reader / F. Scott Fitzgerald (voice)
2010
Beware the Gonzo
Beware the Gonzo as Arthur Gilman
Damages
Damages as Joe Tobin
2009
Handsome Harry
Handsome Harry as David Kagan
2008
One Week
One Week as Narrator (voice)
Phoebe in Wonderland
Phoebe in Wonderland as Principal Davis
2007
No End in Sight
No End in Sight as Narrator (voice)
Crashing
Crashing as Richard McMurray
Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics as Sloan Cates
Final Days of Planet Earth
Final Days of Planet Earth as William Phillips
Stolen
Stolen as Bernard Berenson
Six Degrees
Six Degrees as Steven Casemen
2005
The Dying Gaul
The Dying Gaul as Jeffrey Tishop
Loverboy
Loverboy as Paul's Father
Duma
Duma as Peter
Saint Ralph
Saint Ralph as Father George Hibbert
2004
2002
Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger as Roger Swanson
The Pilot's Wife
The Pilot's Wife as Robert Hart
2001
American Masters
American Masters as F. Scott Fitzgerald
2000
Hamlet
Hamlet as Hamlet
Spring Forward
Spring Forward as Frederickson
1999
Top of the Food Chain
Top of the Food Chain as Dr. Karel Lamonte
Lush
Lush as Lionel 'Ex' Exley
1998
Hi-Life
Hi-Life as Ray
The Love Letter
The Love Letter as Scotty Corrigan
The Impostors
The Impostors as Meistrich
1997
The Daytrippers
The Daytrippers as Eddie Masler
1996
1995
Let It Be Me
Let It Be Me as Gabriel Rodman
1993
The Innocent
The Innocent as Leonard
1992
Singles
Singles as Steve Dunne
1991
The Perfect Tribute
The Perfect Tribute as Carter Blair
Dead Again
Dead Again as Doug O'Malley
Dying Young
Dying Young as Victor Gaddes
1990
Ain't No Way Back
Ain't No Way Back as Fletcher Kane
The Kennedys of Massachusetts
The Kennedys of Massachusetts as Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
1987
Five Corners
Five Corners as Policeman
2003
Off the Map
Off the Map as Director
2001
Final
Final as Director
2000
Hamlet
Hamlet as Director
1996
Big Night
Big Night as Director