Scout Taylor-Compton Biography

American actress and singer Scout Taylor-Compton began heracting career in 1998, with an appearance in the film A. W. O. L.with DavidMorse, and later in the short film Thursday Afternoon.She has appeared innumerous small television roles and in feature films that range from dramas tothose in the horror genre.She went on to have small roles in both televisionand film including Ally McBeal, ER, Frasier, The Guardian and The Division.Sheappeared in several student films, commercials for Fuji Film and the DisneyCruise Line, and various skits on The Jay Leno Show.In addition to taking vocal lessons and singing the themesong for her film Chicken Night (2001), Taylor-Compton is recording her debutrock album.Taylor-Compton had also provided voice over work in other films,including The Core (2003) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).Taylor-Compton's was nomination for "Best Performancein a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress" for her portrayal of Clara inthe television series Gilmore Girls.She made a comedic appearance in the filmFour Fingers of the Dragon (2003) playing herself auditioning for a role in afictional Kung Fu film.Later in 2004, she appeared in the teen comedySleepover, which had been her first large Hollywood film role.The cast of thefilm was nominated for "Best Performance in a Feature Film - YoungEnsemble Cast" at the Young Artists.