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United States Reid Scott is an American actor known for his established presence in television and film, from comedic roles to dramatic performances.
Reid Scott is an American Actor best known for his role as Dan Egan on HBO's Veep. Born and raised in New York state, Reid has spent his summers on the coast. He is involved in multiple charitable organizations including Oceana.
Reid Scott is involved with several charitable organizations including Oceana, The Humane Society, and The Creative Coalition.
Reid Scott is involved with several charitable organizations including Oceana, The Humane Society, and The Creative Coalition.
Reid Scott was born Reid Scott Weiner on November 19, 1977, in Albany, New York. He pursued higher education at Syracuse University, where he achieved the distinction of being the first undergraduate to earn a combined Directing degree from both the Theatre and Film schools. Early in his career, he appeared in off-Broadway theater productions and various television commercials, including a Diet Coke advertisement. His professional acting journey gained momentum in 2002 when he secured the lead role in the Fox pilot “With You in Spirit,” marking his entry into the Screen Actors Guild. This early experience laid the foundation for a career that would encompass both comedic and dramatic roles across different media platforms.
Scott gained significant recognition for his starring role as Brendan “Brando” Dorff in the TBS comedy series “My Boys,” which aired from 2006 to 2010 for 49 episodes. Following this, he joined the cast of Showtime’s “The Big C” in 2010, portraying Dr. Todd Mauer, an oncologist, for 10 episodes in 2010 and 2011. A pivotal role in his career came with HBO’s political comedy series “Veep,” where he co-starred as Dan Egan in 65 episodes from 2012 to 2019. This role led to multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with a win in 2018. His film credits include “Venom” (2018) and its sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021), where he played Dr. Dan Lewis, and “Late Night” (2019).
In recent years, Scott has expanded his work to include voice acting, notably as Turbo in the Netflix animated series “Turbo FAST” (2013-2016), and as Jonathan Kent in “My Adventures with Superman” (2023-2024). He also had a recurring role as Gordon Ford in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” for 12 episodes between 2022 and 2023. In 2023, he joined the main cast of “Law & Order” as Detective Vincent Riley, taking over a lead detective role for its 23rd season. Scott maintains involvement with charitable organizations such as Oceana, The Humane Society, and The Creative Coalition, reflecting a commitment beyond his acting career.
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