Tom Everett Scott was born on 7th September 1970 in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, U.S., to William Joseph “Bill” Scott (father), a civil engineer, and Cynthia “Cindy” Pierce (mother), an insurance sales representative. He is the third of the four children of his parents.
The actor went to Syracuse University, graduating in 1992. Although he initially wanted to specialize in communications, he ended up majoring in drama.
Scott is best known for That Thing You Do (1996), Boiler Room (2000), Because I Said So (2007), and Race to Witch Mountain (2009).
Stars as Marvin Ferris on the Netflix comedy 'The Healing Powers of Dude' (2020)
Created by Erica Spates & Sam Littenberg-Weisberg, The Healing Powers of Dude is an American comedy series that premiered on Netflix on 13th January 2020.
As per IMDb, the plot reads:
Noah, an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder, has to start middle school, he turns to a mutt named Dude, a sarcastic emotional support dog who might need Noah as much as Noah needs him.
Tom Everett Scott is playing the role of Marvin Ferris, the father of Noah Ferris (Jace Chapman) and the husband of Karen Ferris (Larisa Oleynik). By profession, Marvin and Karen are artist and lawyer, respectively.
Tom Everett Scott and Jace Chapman as the father and son duo Marvin Ferris and Noah Ferris, respectively, on the Netflix comedy 'The Healing Powers of Dude.'
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The story revolves around Noah, an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder, who finally decides to attend public school after previously getting homeschooled. He gathers the courage thanks to his emotional support dog named Dude, voiced by Steve Zahn.
The other notable cast includes Mauricio Lara as Noah’s extroverted friend named Simon, Sophie Jaewon Kim as Noah’s disabled, yet extremely intelligent friend Amara, and Laurel Emory as Noah’s younger sister with a fondness for fashion, Embry Ferris.
The Healing Powers of Dude premiered on Netflix on 13th January 2020. There’s yet to be an official confirmation on season 2.
Plays Scott Perry on 'Councils of Dads' (2020)
Developed by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, Council of Dads is an American drama series based on Bruce Feiler’s best selling memoir, The Council of Dads: My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me (2010).
As per NBC, the premise reads:
Family takes on a different meaning in this transformative and inspirational new drama when Scott Perry, a loving father of five, has his entire life's plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare. He calls on a few of his most trusted friends to step in as back-up dads to help guide and support his growing family - just in case he ever can't be there to do it himself.
Tom Everett Scott is playing the leading role as Scott Perry on NBC's Council of Dads.
Tom Everett Scott and Sarah Wayne Callies as the husband and wife pair Scott Perry and Robin Perry, respectively, on the NBC drama 'Council of Dads.'
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The rest of the cast includes Emjay Anthony as Theo Perry, Sarah Wayne Callies as Robin Perry, Blue Chapman as JJ Perry, Michael O’Neill as Larry Mills, J. August Richards as Dr. Oliver Post, Steven Silver as Evan Norris, Clive Standen as Anthony Lavelle, Thalia Tran as Charlotte Perry, and Michele Weaver as Luly Perry.
Council of Dads premieres on NBC on 24th March 2020.
