Campbell Scott Biography: Age, Parents, Wife, Height, Net Worth, Career, Children, Movies

Campbell Whalen Scott also known as Campbell Scott is a prominent American actor, director, producer, and voice artist known for his nuanced performances in independent films, mainstream cinema, and television.

The son of legendary actors George C. Scott and Colleen Dewhurst, he broke through with roles in Longtime Companion and Singles, later earning acclaim for directing Big Night with Stanley Tucci and starring in projects like Roger Dodger, The Amazing Spider-Man films as Richard Parker, and House of Cards.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Campbell Whalen Scott
• Stage Name: Campbell Scott
• Born: July 19, 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Voice Artist
• Height: 182 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: George C. Scott and Colleen Dewhurst
• Siblings: Alexander Scott
• Spouse: Kathleen McElfresh
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Campbell Scott was born on July 19, 1961, in New York City, New York, United States. He was brought up by his parents, George C. Scott, a renowned actor, director, and producer, and Colleen Dewhurst, a celebrated actress, in upstate New York.

He grew up in a theatrical family environment influenced by his parents’ careers and multiple marriages. He has a full brother, Alexander Scott, and paternal half-siblings including actress Devon Scott.

He graduated from John Jay High School in Cross River, New York, where he was involved in theater productions and formed a friendship with actor Stanley Tucci. He later graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1983, initially considering a career in teaching before pursuing acting.

His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Campbell Scott began his career in the late 1980s with stage work and early film roles, debuting notably in Longtime Companion (1989), a groundbreaking film about the AIDS epidemic. He starred in The Sheltering Sky (1990), Dying Young (1991) opposite Julia Roberts, and Singles (1992).

Other films include The Spanish Prisoner (1997), The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel (2014) as Peter Parker’s father, Jurassic World Dominion (2022), and Millers in Marriage (2025).

On television, he portrayed Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz in Royal Pains, Joe Tobin in Damages, and Mark Usher in House of Cards.

His accolades include a National Board of Review Award, Independent Spirit nominations, a Genie Award nomination, Drama Desk nomination, and Sundance Grand Jury Prize nomination.

Social Media

• Campbell Scott does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Campbell Scott is 64 years old and his height is 182 cm. He is married to Kathleen McElfresh since May 30, 2009, after meeting her in 2007 while working on separate plays at the Huntington Theater in Boston.

He was previously married to Anne Scott from July 9, 1991, to September 18, 2002 (divorced). He has three children, including a son from his first marriage and others from his current marriage.

No other past relationships are widely publicly detailed beyond a brief relationship with Patricia Clarkson around 2005. He maintains a private family life, often residing in New York.

Net Worth

Campbell Scott‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in films such as Singles, The Amazing Spider-Man series, Jurassic World Dominion, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose; television series including House of Cards, Damages, and Royal Pains; directing and producing credits like Big Night and Roger Dodger; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and long-running projects; voice acting work; and theater performances across his career.

Filmography

• Longtime Companion (Film, 1989)
• The Sheltering Sky (Film, 1990)
• Dying Young (Film, 1991)
• Singles (Film, 1992)
• Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (Film, 1994)
• Big Night (Film, Director/Actor, 1996)
• The Spanish Prisoner (Film, 1997)
• Roger Dodger (Film, Director/Actor, 2002)
• The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Film, 2005)
• The Amazing Spider-Man (Film, Richard Parker, 2012)
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Film, Richard Parker, 2014)
• Jurassic World Dominion (Film, 2022)
• House of Cards (TV Series, Mark Usher)
• Damages (TV Series, Joe Tobin)
• Royal Pains (TV Series, Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz)
• Millers in Marriage (Film, 2025)