Campbell Scott (PRINCIPAL DAVIS)
Campbell Scott studied with Stella Adler and got his first break playing Benvolio in ROMEO AND JULIET in summer stock in New England. He has appeared on Broadway in acclaimed productions of LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, AH! WILDERNESS, and HAY FEVER. He played the title role of HAMLET at the Old Globe in San Diego and again at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. Campbell’s other Shakespearean roles include Angelo in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Lincoln Center, the title role of PERICLES at the New York Shakespeare Festival, and Iago in OTHELLO at the Philadelphia Drama Guild.
His first film role was in FROM HOLLYWOOD TO DEADWOOD, followed by the highly praised LONGTIME COMPANION and Bernardo Bertolucci’s THE SHELTERING SKY. Other film credits include DEAD AGAIN directed by Kenneth Branagh; DYING YOUNG in which he starred opposite Julia Roberts; and SINGLES directed by Cameron Crowe. He co-stars with Steve Martin in David Mamet’s film THE SPANISH PRISONER. His most recent film appearances include ROGER DODGER; DUMA; SAINT RALPH; THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE; and THE DYING GAUL, which he starred in and produced.
For television he starred in, co-directed and produced HAMLET for the Odyssey Network; co-starred with Ben Kingsley and Joanna Lumley in SWEENEY TODD for Showtime, and co-starred with Jennifer Jason Leigh in THE LOVE and FOLLOW THE STARS HOME for Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Mr. Scott’s film directing work includes co-directing the film BIG NIGHT with Stanley Tucci, OFF THE MAP, and most recently he directed the film COMPANY RETREAT. For the stage he has directed MISS JULIE, SNAKE PIT, and RECRUITING OFFICER.
