Jarod Scott
- Actor
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Jarod discovered his passion for acting during
his high school years, performing on stage both academically and
semi-professionally throughout the Midwest. After high school, Jarod
decided to pursue his passion for acting at Ohio University's School of
Theater, studying fervently alongside such fellow alumni as Piper
Perabo, Brandy Burre, and Scott Terry of the band Red Wanting Blue.
During the four years he was earning his B.A., Jarod performed in a
record 13 productions, almost unheard of as an undergrad student.
Jarod's heroes had always been of the big screen, and with his
new-found craft and finely-honed talents, he moved to Los Angeles in
2000 to pursue a career in acting. Not long after arriving, Jarod
attracted the attention of director Jonathan Lawrence, who cast him in
the feature film, The Family Mancuso. In "Mancuso", Jarod played the
buffoonish best friend, Benny, and the film garnered official selection
at The Big Bear Lake Film Festival. With the success of "Mancuso",
Jarod began to book such television shows as " Providence", "That 80s
Show" and "The O.C." Soon after, Jarod met director Gerald Nott, with
whom he often collaborates, including on the cult horror hit, The Quick
and The Undead. Additionally, Jarod frequently works with up-and-coming
directors Sila Agavale and Joshua D. Smith, most notably as Detective
Greg Brennen in the action film, RUSH....
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