Biography:Scott Clifton
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Short description: American television actor, musician, internet personality
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 Clifton attending the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominee Reception | |
| Born | Scott Clifton Snyder October 31, 1984 Los Angeles , California , U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Valencia High School Beverly Hills High School |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Performance in daytime television |
| Spouse(s) | Nicole Lampson (m. 2012; separated 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | See below |
| YouTube information | |
| Channels | |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Genre | Atheism, philosophy, ethics |
| Subscribers | 60.7 thousand |
| Total views | 4.0 million |
| Updated September 1, 2021 | |
| Website | scottclifton |
Scott Clifton Snyder (born October 31, 1984), better known as Scott Clifton, is an American actor and video blogger. He played Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003–2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009–2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). He has won three Daytime Emmy Awards.
Early life and family
Clifton was born on October 31, 1984, the only child of Ron and Faye Snyder, in Los Angeles, United States. His father is of "Russian Yiddish" descent and his mother has Scottish ancestry.[1] He was raised in the Greater Los Angeles Area of southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Fernando Valley.
Acting career
Early roles and success
Clifton started acting in commercials at the age of 16. His early roles included appearances on shows such as Roswell, Undressed, and Judging Amy.
He is best known for playing Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003-2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009-2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). His role in B&B earned him three Daytime Emmy Awards in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
Musical career
Clifton is also a singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
In an initial bid to launch his musical career, he uploaded several songs to the internet, and later compiled these songs among previously unpublished material on his first EP album, Untitled.[2] He later released a second EP, Unbeautiful, as well as two full-length albums, So Much for the Nightlife (in 2006) and Mannequin. Each was produced by Jeff Pescetto. He then released Girl Go Home.[3]
Personal life
Clifton married his longtime girlfriend Nicole Lampson on October 20, 2012. Their wedding was attended by some The Bold and the Beautiful co-stars: John McCook, Don Diamont, Ronn Moss, Adam Gregory, Kim Matula, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and many others.[4] On May 6, 2016, they welcomed their first child, a son.[5] In February 2023, Clifton announced his separation from Lampson.[6]
Clifton is an atheist.[7] On July 19, 2020, he co-hosted episode 24.29 of The Atheist Experience with Matt Dillahunty.[8] Clifton also has a YouTube channel where he discusses arguments made by theists.[9]
Filmography
Film and television performances
- (2002): Terminal Error as Jock
- (2004): Arizona Summer as Brooke
- (2006): The Death Strip as Mike Kohler
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| Roswell | 2001 | Evan | Guest appearance
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| Undressed | 2001 | Caleb | Guest appearances
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| Judging Amy | 2002 | Thomas Delancey | Guest appearance
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| General Hospital | 2003 – 2007 | Dillon Quartermaine | |
| One Life to Live | 2009 – 2010 | Schuyler Joplin |
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| The Bold and the Beautiful | 2010 – present | Liam Spencer |
Television appearances
| Title | Year | Notes |
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| Soap Talk | 2003 – 2006 | Talk show
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| 1 Day With | 2004 | Reality Show. Season No.1 Episode No.3 (2004-09-18) |
| Soapography | 2004 | Documentary (2004–06) |
| Family Feud | 2005 | Game show. "Naughty vs. Nice" (2005-11-07) |
| The View | 2006 | Talk show. Episode No.526 (2006-02-08) |
| 33rd Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Announcement | 2006 | Daytime Emmy nominee co-announcer with Alexa Havins (2006-02-08)[10] |
Other media
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| Life in General | 2008 | Fritz Snyder | Web television series created during the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. |
| Summer Nights | 2009 | Himself | SOAPnet promotional music video. Various soap opera actors perform "Summer Nights", from the Grease soundtrack. |
| Tactics | 2016 | Ben | Short film, directed by Patrick Fogarty, written by Elizabeth Mihelich |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Albums | Notes |
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So Much for the Nightlife
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Mannequin
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Extended plays
| Year | Albums | Notes |
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Untitled
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Unbeautiful
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Other appearances
| Year | Details | Notes |
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| 2006 | ABC: A Holiday Affair
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A compilation of Christmas themed music by various ABC soap opera actors.
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2004 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [11] |
| 2005 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [12] |
| 2005 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Outstanding Younger Lead Actor | General Hospital | Won | [13] |
| 2006 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [14] |
| 2010 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | One Life to Live | Nominated | [15] |
| 2011 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [16] |
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [17] |
| 2014 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | [18] |
| 2015 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | [19] |
2016
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Soap Awards France | Best Couple of the Year — "Hope and Liam" (shared with Kim Matula) |
The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [21] |
2018
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Soap Awards France | Best Actor of the Year | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2019
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Soap Awards France | Best International Actor / Actress | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2020
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Soap Hub Awards | Favorite The Bold and the Beautiful Actor | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2021
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Soap Awards France | Best International Actor | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won |
See also
References
- ↑ Clifton, Scott (November 6, 2007). Answers 5 of 5 (Video podcast). YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13.
- ↑ Erich Recker (director), Wally Kurth (host) (2004-11-18). 1 Day With. Season 1. Episode 3. SOAPnet.
- ↑ "Scott Clifton music, videos, stats, and photos" (in en). https://www.last.fm/music/Scott+Clifton.
- ↑ "Soap News - Previews | CBS Soaps - Soaps In Depth". http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2012/10/clifton-ties-the-knot.html.
- ↑ "B&B's Scott Clifton's baby news". May 9, 2016. http://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/45967/bbs-scott-cliftons-baby-news.
- ↑ SOD (February 16, 2023). "B&B's Scott Clifton Announces Separation". United States: American Media, Inc.. https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/bbs-scott-clifton-announces-separation/.
- ↑ @CliftonsNotes (July 28, 2017). "Am I a jerk because I'm an atheist, or an atheist because I'm a jerk?#DeepQuestions". https://twitter.com/CliftonsNotes/status/891009231901478912.
- ↑ youtube.com/watch?v=gVRUbpu5yE8
- ↑ "Theoretical Bullshit - YouTube". https://youtube.com/user/theoreticalbullshit.
- ↑ "'Young and the Restless' leads Daytime Emmy nominees". Usatoday.com. The Associated Press/USA Today. February 8, 2006. https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-02-08-daytime-emmy-nominations_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA.
- ↑ "The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 4, 2004. http://www.emmyonline.org/releases/pdf/Daytime_Emmy_Nom_Release_Final_for_Web.pdf.
- ↑ "Daytime Emmy Award Nominations". TVWeek. Crain Communications. http://www.tvweek.com/news/2005/04/daytime_emmy_award_nominations.php.
- ↑ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 2005". Soapoperadigest.com. April 2005. http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/2005/.
- ↑ "The 33rd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. February 8, 2006. http://www.emmyonline.org/emmy/33rdAnnual_daytime_nominees_only.html.
- ↑ "The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 12, 2010. http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_37th_nominations.html.
- ↑ "Daytime Emmy Awards 2011: List of winners". Cbsnews.com. CBS Interactive, Inc.. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20072460-10391698.html.
- ↑ "The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. June 16, 2013. http://emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/daytime_40th_telecast_winners.html.
- ↑ "The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2014. http://emmyonline.org/day_41st_nominations.
- ↑ "The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations". New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 31, 2015. http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_42nd_nominations.pdf.
- ↑ "Soap Awards France 2016 : Hélène Rollès, Les Mystères de l'amour, Rena Sofer, Plus belle la vie...le palmarès complet". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. May 2, 2016. https://www.toutelatele.com/soap-awards-france-2016-helene-rolles-les-mysteres-de-l-amour-rena-sofer-plus-belle-la-vie-le-palmares-complet-81727.
- ↑ "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations". New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 22, 2017. http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_44th_nominations_v02.pdf.
- ↑ "Soap Awards France 2018 : Sharon Case, Clément Rémiens, Fanny (Elsa Esnoult), Demain nous appartient... le palmarès complet". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. March 28, 2018. https://www.toutelatele.com/soap-awards-france-2018-sharon-case-clement-remiens-fanny-elsa-esnoult-demain-nous-appartient-le-palmares-complet-98859.
- ↑ "Soap Awards 2019 : le palmarès complet, tous les gagnants, Demain nous appartient, Les Mystères de l'amour, Les feux de l'amour". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. September 30, 2019. https://www.toutelatele.com/soap-awards-2019-le-palmares-complet-tous-les-gagnants-demain-nous-appartient-les-mysteres-de-l-amour-les-feux-de-l-amour-113346.
- ↑ Montgomery, Daniel (September 2, 2020). "1st Annual Soap Hub Awards decided by fans honored 'Days of Our Lives,' Steve Burton, Sharon Case and more". Penske Media Corporation. https://www.goldderby.com/article/2020/soap-hub-awards-days-of-our-lives-steve-burton/.
- ↑ "Soap Awards 2021, le palmarès complet : Ici tout commence, Demain nous appartient, Les Feux de l'amour... tous les gagnants". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. December 8, 2021. https://www.toutelatele.com/soap-awards-2021-le-palmares-complet-ici-tout-commence-demain-nous-appartient-les-feux-de-l-amour-tous-les-gagnants-136004.
External links
- Official Scott Clifton Website
- Scott Clifton on IMDb
- Scott Clifton, at Tuesday Afternoon, an online philosophy newsletter and podcast. Scott Clifton acts as a contributing editor.
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