Scott Anthony Leet is a chameleon-like figure in the truest sense of the word, effortlessly transforming into a wide range of characters throughout his extensive filmography.
From a Mississippi ex-con in "Out in 50" to a fiery bassist from Belfast, Ireland in "Groupie", and a homosexual pedophile serial killer in "Freeway Killer", Leet's diverse movie roles showcase his remarkable acting versatility.
He has also collaborated with renowned directors such as Todd Phillips on "The Hangover 3" and Ben Affleck on "Argo", which won the Best Picture award at the 2012 Academy Awards.
In addition to his film work, Leet is a seasoned television actor, having appeared in numerous high-profile shows, playing a diverse array of characters.
He has guest-starred as a Russian baby trafficker in "Maternal Instinct", a murderous ex-con in a bologna suit in "Angie Tribeca", a sadistic leader of a biker gang in "Rush Hour", a ruthless heroin trafficker in "Castle", a vengeful Kentucky father in "Justified", an Irish father pursuing his kidnapped child in "The Mentalist", a bad-ass biker in "Californication", a cockney security expert in "Cinnamon Girl", a super dumb biker gang leader in "Friend Me", a vicious murderer in "CSI: Miami", and a sarcastic camera man in "Up All Night".
On Cinemax's series "Chemistry", Leet played the role of "Highway", a wily ex-con cowboy country singer, and even wrote and sang his own original songs live.
Throughout his career, Leet has had the opportunity to star opposite some of Hollywood's top acting elite, including Ben Affleck, Renee Zellwegger, Tim Olyphant, Omar Epps, Laz Alonso, Paula Patton, William Fichtner, Rosalyn Sanchez, Luke Goss, Missi Pyle, Dawn Olivieri, Eric Roberts, Christina Applegate, Mickey Rourke, Mark Harmon, Michael Rooker, Mimi Rogers, Simon Baker, Kathryn Morris, Brittany Murphy, Taryn Manning, Peter Bogdanovich, and Peter Greene.
Leet is known for bringing a sense of vulnerability and likability to even his most heinous characters, injecting them with charm, wit, and intelligence.
He is also renowned for perfecting foreign accents and has the uncanny ability to switch between polar emotions in the blink of an eye, effortlessly transitioning from charming to ruthless, composed to neurotic, scarily creepy to outwardly decent, and controlling manipulator to vulnerable loner.
As a result, Leet has earned the respect of his peers, casting directors, and critics alike, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
