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Walter Scott(I)

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  • Actor
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Walter Scott
Walter Scott was born on 20 July 1940 in Blythe, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for They Live (1988), Chain Reaction (1996) and Back to the Future (1985). He has been married to Valerie Kay Ryan since 14 June 1979. They have two children. He was previously married to Cynthia Ann Lakin.
BornJuly 20, 1940
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    Known for

    Jeff Imada and Roddy Piper in They Live (1988)
    They Live
    7.2
    • Stunts
    • 1988
    Morgan Freeman and Keanu Reeves in Chain Reaction (1996)
    Chain Reaction
    5.7
    • Stunts
    • 1996
    Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
    Back to the Future
    8.5
    • Stunts
    • 1985
    Backdraft (1991)
    Backdraft
    6.7
    • Stunts
    • 1991

    Credits

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    Stunts

    • American Primeval (2025)
      American Primeval
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • stunts
      • 2025
    • Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant in Santa Clarita Diet (2017)
      Santa Clarita Diet
      7.8
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2018
    • Westworld (2016)
      Westworld
      8.4
      TV Series
      • stunts
      • 2016
    • Ethan Hawke, Denzel Washington, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Chris Pratt, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Martin Sensmeier in The Magnificent Seven (2016)
      The Magnificent Seven
      6.9
      • stunts
      • 2016
    • Toby Kebbell and Jack Huston in Ben-Hur (2016)
      Ben-Hur
      5.7
      • stunt coordinator (as Walter E. Scott)
      • 2016
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Demián Bichir, and Walton Goggins in The Hateful Eight (2015)
      The Hateful Eight
      7.8
      • stunt performer
      • stunt double: Bruce Dern (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Deadly Sanctuary (2015)
      Deadly Sanctuary
      3.5
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2015
    • John Lehr in Quick Draw (2013)
      Quick Draw
      7.6
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2014
    • The Heeler (2013)
      The Heeler
      6.8
      Short
      • stunts
      • 2013
    • John Walsh in America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988)
      America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back
      7.2
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2012
    • Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, and Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained (2012)
      Django Unchained
      8.5
      • stunts (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • Best Friends Forever (2012)
      Best Friends Forever
      6.5
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2012
    • Day One (2010)
      Day One
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2010
    • Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, Jim Rash, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, and Donald Glover in Community (2009)
      Community
      8.5
      TV Series
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2010
    • The Lightkeepers (2009)
      The Lightkeepers
      5.7
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2009

    Actor

    • No Name and Dynamite Davenport (2022)
      No Name and Dynamite Davenport
      3.7
      • Tup
      • 2022
    • Pierce Brosnan in The Son (2017)
      The Son
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Ranger Hiram Bates
      • 2017
    • Harry Hamlin and Jennifer Grant in Movie Stars (1999)
      Movie Stars
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Bartender
      • 2000
    • Tracey Takes On... (1996)
      Tracey Takes On...
      7.3
      TV Series
      • J.D.
      • 1998
    • Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in Face/Off (1997)
      Face/Off
      7.3
      • Port Police Commander
      • 1997
    • Andy Griffith in Matlock (1986)
      Matlock
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Cowboy Blue
      • 1991
    • Dynasty (1981)
      Dynasty
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Pete (as Walt Scott)
      • 1989
    • Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
      Magnum, P.I.
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Costa's 2nd Henchman
      • Malcolm's Henchman
      • Thug #2
      • 1986–1988
    • Dolph Lundgren, Robert Duncan McNeill, and Courteney Cox in Masters of the Universe (1987)
      Masters of the Universe
      5.4
      • Mr. Winston
      • 1987
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985)
      Commando
      6.7
      • Cates
      • 1985
    • Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, and Scott Glenn in Silverado (1985)
      Silverado
      7.2
      • Swann
      • 1985
    • Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
      Back to the Future
      8.5
      • Jeep Driver (uncredited)
      • 1985
    • Lee Majors and Leslie Wing in The Cowboy and the Ballerina (1984)
      The Cowboy and the Ballerina
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Cowboy at Codys
      • 1984
    • Calamity Jane (1984)
      Calamity Jane
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Charlie Burke
      • 1984
    • Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly in Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
      Hardcastle and McCormick
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Thug (uncredited)
      • 1984

    Second Unit or Assistant Director

    • Tom Selleck in Monte Walsh (2003)
      Monte Walsh
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • second unit director
      • 2003
    • The Magnificent Seven (1998)
      The Magnificent Seven
      7.4
      TV Series
      • second unit director
      • 1999–2000
    • Tom Selleck in Last Stand at Saber River (1997)
      Last Stand at Saber River
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • second unit director (as Walter E. Scott)
      • 1997
    • Sam in Dunston Checks In (1996)
      Dunston Checks In
      5.4
      • second unit director
      • 1996
    • Drew Barrymore, Andie MacDowell, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Madeleine Stowe in Bad Girls (1994)
      Bad Girls
      5.3
      • second unit director
      • 1994
    • Bronson Pinchot and John Larroquette in Second Sight (1989)
      Second Sight
      4.4
      • second unit director
      • 1989
    • Dan Aykroyd and John Candy in The Great Outdoors (1988)
      The Great Outdoors
      6.6
      • second unit director
      • 1988
    • Ruckus (1980)
      Ruckus
      5.7
      • second unit director
      • 1980
    • James Caan, Heather Bicknell, and Andy Fenwick in Hide in Plain Sight (1980)
      Hide in Plain Sight
      6.4
      • second unit director (as Walter E. Scott)
      • 1980

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Walter Scott Jr.
    • Born
      • July 20, 1940
      • Blythe, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Valerie Kay RyanJune 14, 1979 - present (2 children)

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