Scott Coffey

Scott Coffey

61 · Born: May 1, 1964

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1964 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Biography

Scott Coffey's journey as an actor began with his work under the guidance of renowned directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Thomas Anderson, and the enigmatic David Lynch, whose influence on his craft cannot be overstated.

As a director, Coffey's own creative vision has been shaped by the masters of cinema, including Bernardo Bertolucci and Robert Altman, as well as his long-standing collaboration with Lynch, whom he regards as a mentor.

Coffey's directorial debut, ELLIE PARKER, boasted a tour-de-force performance by Naomi Watts in the title role and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, earning distribution from Strand Releasing and widespread critical acclaim.

ADULT WORLD, featuring standout performances by Emma Roberts, Evan Peters, and John Cusack, made its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival and was subsequently released by IFC Films.

Coffey's latest film, IT TAKES THREE, which premiered with Jared Gilman, Mikey Madison, and Aurora Perrineau, has garnered praise for its unflinching portrayal of American teenagers.

Throughout his body of work, Coffey's films have been celebrated for their empathetic sensibility, humor, and unwavering honesty.

As a writer, Coffey's adaptation of Haruki Murakami's ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CAN DANCE earned a spot on the prestigious Blacklist and was produced by Anonymous Content.

Career

2024
2017
Unleashed
Unleashed as Leather Dude
2013
Adult World
Adult World as Bookstore owner
2007
Normal Adolescent Behavior
Normal Adolescent Behavior as Philosophy Teacher
2006
Inland Empire
Inland Empire as Jack Rabbit (voice)
2005
2002
Rabbits
Rabbits as Jack
2001
Never Date an Actress
Never Date an Actress as The Caring Boyfriend
1998
Route 9
Route 9 as Nate
1995
Tank Girl
Tank Girl as Donner
1993
The Temp
The Temp as Lance
Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2 as Metalhead
1991
Shout
Shout as Bradley
1990
Montana
Montana as Willie
The Outsiders
The Outsiders as Randy Anderson
1989
Shag
Shag as Chip
1988
1987
Zombie High
Zombie High as Felner
1986
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories as Peter Brand
SpaceCamp
SpaceCamp as Gardener
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off as Economics Student - Adams
1985
1984
She
She as Cult Member (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America as Bugsy's Gang (uncredited)
2021
It Takes Three
It Takes Three as Director
2013
Adult World
Adult World as Director, Writer
2005
Ellie Parker
Ellie Parker as Director, Writer
2001
Ellie Parker
Ellie Parker as Director, Writer