- Born
- Height5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
- Scott Thompson was raised in Brampton, Ontario. He is the second oldest of four boys (the others are Craig, Derek and Dean). At 19, Scott got involved in an educational program called "Canada World Youth", and spent some time in the Phillipines. After CWY, Scott enrolled in York University but, in his third year, he was asked to leave for being "disruptive". Scott joined a Toronto improv troupe called "The Love Cats" and, while performing with them, he met Mark McKinney, who introduced him to the rest of The Kids in the Hall (1988). He was a guest performer with "The Kids" in 1984, and soon after became a member.
- IMDb mini biography by: anonymous
- Openly homosexual, he, in reference to being the only gay member of The Kids in the Hall (1988), would often say "Hi, I'm Scott Thompson, and yes, I'm the fag".
- A survivor of the controversial, 1975 shooting at his junior high in Brampton, was partly influenced to partake acting; when interviewed by the CBC in 2007.
- Threw the Ceremonial First Pitch on the Toronto Blue Jays "Pride Day" on June 23 2005 as part of Toronto's Gay Pride Week.
- Gave frank views on his life experiences, both good and dark, for the CBC aired documentary Who Do You Think You Are? (2007). Dec 6, 2007.
- Graduated from Brampton Centennial Secondary School.
- What? I won the lymphoma? I had no idea I was even nominated. There are so many other people that are more deserving.
- There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole - or a chemo ward.
- Burlesque is pretty straight isn't it? Does it really turn men on? I'm curious. I mean, 'cause nowadays in a world where the most hard-core porn is basically within everybody's arms reach would anybody really go to a burlesque show to be turned on? It's more about entertainment, right?
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