Seann William Scott transitioned from working at The Home Depot and the Los Angeles Zoo to a prominent career in American cinema. Best known for portraying Steve Stifler in the American Pie series between 1999 and 2012, he established himself through a diverse range of comedic and dramatic roles in both film and network television.
Early Development and Breakthrough
Born in 1976 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Scott attended Park High School, where he participated in varsity basketball and football. He pursued further education at Glendale Community College and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After moving to Los Angeles, he secured his first on-screen credit on the sitcom Unhappily Ever After in 1996. His career trajectory shifted in 1999 with the release of American Pie, where he earned $8,000 for his performance. He reprised the Stifler character in three subsequent sequels, including American Reunion in 2012, which reportedly provided him a $5 million salary.
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Scott appeared in various commercial films throughout the early 2000s, including Final Destination, Dude, Where's My Car?, and The Dukes of Hazzard. His voice acting credits include the character Crash in the Ice Age franchise, spanning from 2006 to 2016. In 2011, he transitioned into the sports comedy genre as the lead in Goon, later returning for the 2017 sequel. Other notable feature film credits include Mr. Woodcock, Role Models, and the 2023 horror film The Wrath of Becky.
Television and Recent Projects
The actor expanded into television as a series lead for the Fox police procedural Lethal Weapon, replacing Clayne Crawford for the 2018–2019 season. He subsequently starred as Father Joe in the Fox comedy Welcome to Flatch from 2022 to 2023. Following these roles, he joined the cast of the ABC sitcom Shifting Gears in 2025. His 2024 work includes an appearance in the action comedy Jackpot!.
Fast facts
- Born: 1976, Cottage Grove
- Citizenship: United States
- Education: Park High School, Glendale Community College, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Breakout Role: Steve Stifler, American Pie
- Voice Role: Crash, Ice Age series
- Television Lead: Lethal Weapon, Welcome to Flatch, Shifting Gears
- Spouse: Olivia Korenberg
Questions readers ask
Did Seann William Scott provide the voice for Crash in the Ice Age movies?
Yes, he voiced the character Crash in Ice Age: The Meltdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Ice Age: Collision Course.
Which television series has he starred in since 2018?
He was a lead in the Fox series Lethal Weapon and Welcome to Flatch, and began appearing in the ABC sitcom Shifting Gears in 2025.
Achievements
- Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Park High School and Glendale Community College
- Worked as television actor, film actor and actor
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