Tom Everett Scott
Biography
Tom Everett Scott is an American actor born on September 7, 1970, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. His film career features a starring role as drummer Guy Patterson in That Thing You Do!, playing the protagonist in An American Werewolf in Paris, and notable roles in Boiler Room, One True Thing, Dead Man on Campus, The Love Letter, Because I Said So, Danger One, La La Land, and Clouds. In television, his credits include series regular roles as Detective Russell Clarke in Southland and Charles Garnett in Z Nation, as well as recurring roles as Eric Wyczenski in ER, Sam Landon in Beauty and the Beast, Kevin Duval in Scream, William in Reign, and Mr. Down in 13 Reasons Why. He also co-starred in the truTV sitcom I'm Sorry.
Career overview
Tom Everett Scott is an American actor born on September 7, 1970, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. His film career includes a starring role as drummer Guy Patterson in That Thing You Do!, the protagonist in An American Werewolf in Paris, and notable roles in Boiler Room, One True Thing, Dead Man on Campus, The Love Letter, Because I Said So, Danger One, La La Land, and Clouds.
In television, Scott played Detective Russell Clarke in Southland and Charles Garnett in Z Nation. He also took on recurring television roles, playing Eric Wyczenski in ER, Sam Landon in Beauty & the Beast, Kevin Duval in Scream, William in Reign, and Mr. Down in 13 Reasons Why. Additionally, he co-starred in the truTV sitcom I'm Sorry.
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Full Filmography
89 titles- Elle (2026) as Wyatt Woods
- Paper Flowers (2026) as Dr. Baxter
- E.B. White's Charlotte's Web (2025) as John Arable (voice)
- I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Rockbottom (2024) as Jesse Rockbottom
- One True Loves (2023) as Michael
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) as Adam Fisher
- Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2022) as Sam
- Finding You (2021) as Montgomery Rush
- The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story (2021) as Martin MacNeill
- Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone (2021) as Benedict Stone
- Clouds (2020) as Rob Sobiech
- Sister of the Groom (2020) as Ethan
- Back Roads (2019) as Brad Mercer
- I Hate Kids (2019) as Nick Pearson
- God Friended Me (2018) as Paul
- Danger One (2018) as Dean
- Collusions (2018) as Martin
- All Square (2018) as Adam
- Monster Challenge (2018) as Self
- 13 Reasons Why (2017) as Mr. Down
- I'm Sorry (2017) as Mike
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) as Frank Heffley
- The Last Word (2017) as Ronald Odom
- Pup Star: Better 2Gether (2017) as Charlie (voice)
- Christmas Connection (2017) as Jonathan
- La La Land (2016) as David
- Sister Cities (2016) as Chief Barton Brady
- Vanished (2016) as Damon
- Pup Star (2016) as Charlie (voice)
- Scream: The TV Series (2015) as Kevin Duval
- Bravetown (2015) as Jim
- Forever (2015) as Fred
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Andrew Crawford
- Z Nation (2014) as Charles Garnett
- Love Finds You In Sugarcreek (2014) as Joe Matthews / Micah Matthias
- Independence Daysaster (2013) as Sam Garsette
- Enemies Closer (2013) as Henry
- Elementary (2012) as Henry Baskerville
- GCB (2012) as Andrew Remington
- Parental Guidance (2012) as Phil Simmons
- Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) as Santa Paws (voice)
- Mars Needs Moms (2011) as Milo's Dad (voice)
- Tanner Hall (2011) as Gio
- 2nd Take (2011) as Peter
- The Devil's Teardrop (2010) as Parker Kincaid
- Southland (2009) as Detective Russell Clarke
- Race to Witch Mountain (2009) as Matheson
- Glock (2009) as Glock
- Glock (2009) Director
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Rosen
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) as Booster Gold (voice)
- Cashmere Mafia (2008)
- Snow Buddies (2008) as Buddy (voice)
- Because I Said So (2007) as Jason
- Making That Thing You Do (2007) as Self
- Saved (2006) as Wyatt Cole
- Air Buddies (2006) as Buddy (voice)
- Surrender, Dorothy (2006) as Adam
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Greg Sullivan
- Sexual Life (2005) as Todd
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Booster Gold (voice)
- Karroll's Christmas (2004) as Allen Karroll
- National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) as Elliot Grebb (uncredited)
- Do Over (2002) as Joel
- Philly (2001) as Will Froman
- Attraction (2001) as Garrett
- Boiler Room (2000) as Michael Brantley
- The $treet (2000) as Jack T. Kenderson
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self - Guest
- The Love Letter (1999) as Johnny
- Inherit the Wind (1999) as Bertram Cates
- Top of the Food Chain (1999) as Guy Fawkes
- Will & Grace (1998) as Alex
- One True Thing (1998) as Brian Gulden
- Dead Man on Campus (1998) as Josh Miller
- River Red (1998) as Dave Holden
- River Red (1998) Producer
- An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) as Andy McDermott
- One Dog Day (1997)
- That Thing You Do! (1996) as Guy Patterson
- ER (1994) as Eric Wyczenski
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Grace Under Fire (1993) as Matthew
- Law & Order (1990) as Charles Wilson
- Law & Order (1990) as Donald Shalvoy
- CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) as Matt Hansen
- Rule of Three
- The Movers as Liam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Everett Scott best known for?
Tom Everett Scott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elle (2026), Paper Flowers (2026), The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022), Clouds (2020).
When and where was Tom Everett Scott born?
Tom Everett Scott was born on September 7, 1970 in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Tom Everett Scott have?
Tom Everett Scott has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Tom Everett Scott's background in cinema and television?
Tom Everett Scott is an American actor born on September 7, 1970, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. His film career features a starring role as drummer Guy Patterson in That Thing You Do!, playing the protagonist in An American Werewolf in Paris, and notable roles in Boiler Room, One True Thing, Dead Man on Campus, T...