Title: Scott Swope

Summary: Actor Scott Swope has a background in musical theater, having participated in various plays during his youth. Although he never pursued a career in singing, his experiences on stage stayed with him for the rest of his life. He shares how theater and his involvement in sports helped him develop confidence in front of a crowd. He has appeared in various projects, including MTV's Revenge Prank and the award-winning short film, Paralyzed. When he’s not acting, he spends hours at the gym every day and also works as a strength and conditioning coach for a high school. Scott also talks about his other passions, like watching good movies, going to baseball games, and being with family.

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Topics Discussed:

-- Comfortable in front of a crowd 1:27

-- Benefits of joining the union 4:18

-- Advice for actors 4:36

-- Winning an acting award 6:25

-- Death scenes on camera 7:40

-- Accent work 8:21

-- Advice for auditioning 9:15

-- Movie genres and actor favorites 12:22

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