Reid Scott Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Reid Scott Weiner, also known as Reid Scott is an American actor best known for portraying Dan Egan in the HBO political comedy series Veep, Brendan “Brando” Dorff in My Boys, and Gordon Ford in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

He has also appeared in films such as Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Late Night, and Black and Blue, earning recognition for his work in both comedy and drama.

Reid Scott
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Real Name:	Reid Scott Weiner
Stage Name:	Reid Scott
Born:	November 19, 1977 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Albany, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Ashkenazi Jewish
Height:	6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Neil Weiner and Kathleen Weiner
Siblings:	Katianna Hong
Spouse:	Elspeth Keller
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Conrad Scott, Damon Scott
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$7 million

Early Life and Education

Reid Scott was born on November 19, 1977, in Albany, New York, United States. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and is the son of Neil Weiner and Kathleen Weiner. He grew up with his sister, Katianna Hong.

Reid Scott attended La Salle Institute in Troy, New York, before enrolling at Syracuse University, where he initially studied before transferring to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City to pursue professional acting. He was raised in the Jewish faith.

Career

Reid Scott began his acting career with appearances in independent films and television before gaining wider attention in My Boys (2006–2010), where he portrayed Brendan “Brando” Dorff.

The role established him as a rising comedic actor and led to opportunities in both television and film. He subsequently appeared in productions including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, American Body Shop, and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Reid Scott achieved international recognition in 2012 after joining HBO’s critically acclaimed political satire Veep as ambitious political strategist Dan Egan. His performance earned him multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the ensemble cast.

He later appeared in Late Night, Black and Blue, Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Why Women Kill, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Wild Cards. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility across comedy, drama, and action, becoming one of television’s most recognizable supporting actors.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Award winner (Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series) for Veep.
• Received multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as part of the Veep ensemble.
• Earned critical acclaim for Veep, My Boys, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mrreidscott

Personal Life

Reid Scott, 48 years old, is married to Elspeth Keller, whom he married in 2014. They have two sons, Conrad Scott and Damon Scott.

He stands 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. He enjoys travelling, golf, fitness, reading, and spending time with his family.

Net Worth

Reid Scott has a net worth of approximately $7 million USD. His income comes primarily from acting in television and film, along with voice acting and endorsement projects.

His successful roles in Veep, My Boys, Venom, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and other productions have contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Amusement (2008)
• Leap Year (2010)
• The Dramatics: A Comedy (2015)
• Late Night (2019)
• Black and Blue (2019)
• Venom (2018)
• Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

Television

• My Boys (2006–2010)
• The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2010)
• Motorcity (2012–2013) – Voice
• Veep (2012–2019)
• Why Women Kill (2019)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2023)
• Wild Cards (2024–present)

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