Scout Taylor-Compton
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Scout Taylor-Compton began acting with a featured role in the
A.F.I. film A.W.O.L (2006) starring David Morse. 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 (2004). Joe Nussbaum the director of
George Lucas in Love (1999) 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's
film 13 Going on 30 (2004). She can also be seen in the Hallmark
movie Audrey's Rain (2003) (TV), the film 7 Songs (2003) , with
Chris Eigeman , and the Power Up Film Chicken Night (2001), 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"
(2005), starring Howie Mandel.
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"
(2004), "The Guardian" (2001), "Charmed" (1998), and "Gilmore Girls"
(2000) plus appearances on "Cold Case" (2003), "The Division"
(2001), "The Lyon's Den" (2003), "ER" (1994), "Ally McBeal" (1997),
an upcoming episode of "That's So Raven" (2003) and several stints
on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992). 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 (2005) starring Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston. Other voice
over credits include two films with Academy Award winning actors
including The Core (2003), starring Hilary Swank, and I Am Sam
(2001), starring Sean Penn, as well as work in the film The Princess
Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Scout was also the narrator for
Chicken Night (2001). 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 (2006). 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
"Mama's Family" (1983).
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.