Scout Taylor-Compton filmography and biography
Date of birth: 21 February 1989, Long Beach, California, USA
Scout Taylor-Compton biography
Scout Taylor-Compton began acting with a featured role in the A.F.I.
film A.W.O.L starring David Morse (I). Since then,
her performances in seven independent films, over fifteen student
films, and three music videos formed a firm foundation that led to her
leading role in MGM's Sleepover. Joe Nussbaum the
director of George Lucas in Love also directed the
teenage adventure film, which also stars Alexa Vega and
Mika Boorem.
Just prior to Sleepover, Scout completed a role in
Jennifer Garner (I)'s film 13 Going on 30. She can
also be seen in the Hallmark movie Audrey's Rain (2003) (TV),
the film 7 Songs , with Chris Eigeman , and the
Power Up Film Chicken Night, in which Scout, displaying
another facet of her talent, sings the theme song.
On the small screen, in 2003 Scout landed her first series pilot role in
Class Actions (2004) (TV) the hour-long legal drama for Lifetime
Television also starring Diane Venora, who plays Scout's mother
in the series. In 2004 Scout booked a leading role in the new Bravo
Series,
Hidden Howie: The Private Life of a Public Nuisance,
starring Howie Mandel (I).
Currently she is awaiting the Network's decision on the pick-up of her
most recent pilot booking, Disney's "That's So Raven Spin-Off," where
she plays the series regular role of Lauren, big sister of
Alyson Stoner.
Other television guest credits include recurring roles on
Unfabulous, The Guardian,
Charmed, and Gilmore Girls plus
appearances on Cold Case, The Division,
The Lyons Den, ER,
Ally McBeal, an upcoming episode of
Thats So Raven and several stints on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She was nominated in
2004 for a Young Artist Award for her work on "Gilmore Girls," and was
again nominated in 2005 for her lead role in "Sleepover" and recurring
role on CBS's "The Guardian."
Scout's voice-over credits include a recent looping for Disney's
Sky High starring Kurt Russell (I) and
Kelly Preston. Other voice over credits include two films with
Academy Award winning actors including The Core, starring
Hilary Swank, and I Am Sam, starring
Sean Penn (I), as well as work in the film
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Scout was also
the narrator for Chicken Night. On stage she has played
the title roles in the musicals Annie/Annie Warbucks and the drama Anne
Frank.
Recently Scout flew to New Jersey where she filmed a leading role in the
feature film titled Tomorrow Is Today. Currently Scout is
in the studio, avidly working on her first album, and in August will be
shooting a film for with Allan Kayser, who played Bubba on
Mamas Family.
She continues her training in acting, dance, and voice with top coaches,
currently recording her first rock album. She also participates in
charity projects for disabled and disadvantaged children as a Celebrity
Youth Member of Kids With a Cause. Her hobbies and interests include
writing songs, playing drums, surfing, and hanging out with her
friends. As if that were not enough to keep her busy, Scout hopes to
soon acquire a monkey, and a Chihuahua.
Scout Taylor-Compton trivia
- Ran away from home in August 2005 after a family dispute. Was found at a
friend's home two weeks later.
- Plays drums.
- Auditioned for the lead in The Messengers but lost to
Kristen Stewart (I).
- Was considered for the role of Donna Keppel in
Prom Night (2008/I).
- Andy Six(aka Andy Sixx or Andy Biersack) from the Indie band 'Black Veil
Brides" wrote a song about her Entitled "The Mortician's Daughter".
- Audtioned for the role of Jenna in Friday the 13th. The
role eventually went to Danielle Panabaker.
- Aunt of Katie Marengo-Compton.