Scout Taylor-Compton

'Scout Taylor-Compton' (qv) began acting with a featured role in the A.F.I. film _A.W.O.L (2006)_ (qv) starring 'David Morse' (qv). Since then, her performances in seven independent films, over fifteen student films, and three music videos formed a firm foundation that led to her leading role in MGM's _Sleepover (2004)_ (qv). 'Joe Nussbaum' (qv) the director of _George Lucas in Love (1999)_ (qv) also directed the teenage adventure film, which also stars 'Alexa PenaVega' (qv) and 'Mika Boorem' (qv).Just prior to Sleepover, Scout completed a role in 'Jennifer Garner' (qv)'s film _13 Going on 30 (2004)_ (qv). She can also be seen in the Hallmark movie _Audrey's Rain (2003)_ (qv), the film _7 Songs (2003)_ (qv) , with 'Chris Eigeman' (qv) , and the Power Up Film _Chicken Night (2001)_ (qv), in which Scout, displaying another facet of her talent, sings the theme song.On the small screen, in 2003 Scout landed her first series pilot role in _Class Actions (2004)_ (qv) the hour-long legal drama for Lifetime Television also starring 'Diane Venora' (qv), who plays Scout's mother in the series. In 2004 Scout booked a leading role in the new Bravo Series, _Hidden Howie: The Private Life of a Public Nuisance (2005)_ (qv), starring 'Howie Mandel' (qv).Currently she is awaiting the Network's decision on the pick-up of her most recent pilot booking, Disney's "That's So Raven Spin-Off," where she plays the series regular role of Lauren, big sister of 'Alyson Stoner' (qv).Other television guest credits include recurring roles on _Unfabulous (2004)_ (qv), _The Guardian (2001)_ (qv), _Charmed (1998)_ (qv), and _Gilmore Girls (2000)_ (qv) plus appearances on _Cold Case (2003)_ (qv), _The Division (2001)_ (qv), _The Lyon's Den (2003)_ (qv), _ER (1994)_ (qv), _Ally McBeal (1997)_ (qv), an upcoming episode of _That's So Raven (2003)_ (qv) and several stints on _The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)_ (qv). She was nominated in 2004 for a Young Artist Award for her work on "Gilmore Girls," and was again nominated in 2005 for her lead role in "Sleepover" and recurring role on CBS's "The Guardian."Scout's voice-over credits include a recent looping for Disney's _Sky High (2005)_ (qv) starring 'Kurt Russell' (qv) and 'Kelly Preston' (qv). Other voice over credits include two films with Academy Award winning actors including _The Core (2003)_ (qv), starring 'Hilary Swank' (qv), and _I Am Sam (2001)_ (qv), starring 'Sean Penn' (qv), as well as work in the film _The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)_ (qv). Scout was also the narrator for _Chicken Night (2001)_ (qv). On stage she has played the title roles in the musicals Annie/Annie Warbucks and the drama Anne Frank.Recently Scout flew to New Jersey where she filmed a leading role in the feature film titled _Tomorrow Is Today (2006)_ (qv). Currently Scout is in the studio, avidly working on her first album, and in August will be shooting a film for with 'Allan Kayser' (qv), who played Bubba on _Mama's Family (1983)_ (qv).She continues her training in acting, dance, and voice with top coaches, currently recording her first rock album. She also participates in charity projects for disabled and disadvantaged children as a Celebrity Youth Member of Kids With a Cause. Her hobbies and interests include writing songs, playing drums, surfing, and hanging out with her friends. As if that were not enough to keep her busy, Scout hopes to soon acquire a monkey, and a Chihuahua.::GEM Entertainment, Inc.