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Scott Christopher | |
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| Born | Scott Christopher Clafin January 13, 1967 Ferndale, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA) University of Connecticut (MS) |
| Occupations | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1990--Present |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Christopher |
| Children | 5 |
Scott Christopher (born Scott Christopher-Claflin, January 13, 1967) is an American actor and author.[1] He is best known for his roles as Lt. Frank Quincy in Granite Flats, Kyle Harrison in The Best Two Years, and Brigadier General Alexander Doniphan in the religious biopic Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration.[2] He previously served as the spokesperson and mascot for Orchard Supply Hardware, appearing in many of their commercials.[3] He is well known for his roles in Mormon cinema.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Christopher was born Scott Christopher-Clafin on January 13, 1967 in Ferndale, Michigan.[2][5] He attended Brigham Young University where he won the Irene Ryan Award in 1991 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., an award annually presented to the nation's top collegiate actor. He was the first student from BYU to have won it.[6] He received a master's degree in human resources management from the University of Connecticut.[7]
Career
[edit]Christopher made his screen acting debut as Chuck Lundgreen in a 1990 film At Gunpoint.[8] In the early parts of his career, he primarily played supporting or guest roles in various films and television programs.[8] From 2002 to 2003, he had a recurring role as Coach Austin in Everwood.[2]
In 2002, he played two cameo roles in The Singles Ward which began his career in Mormon cinema for which he is best known today.[4] He starred as Kyle Anderson in The Best Two Years and as Michael Jaymes in Mobsters and Mormons.[9][10] In 2005, he had a supporting role as Brigadier General Alexander Doniphan in Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration, a biopic about the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.[8] He portrayed Joseph Smith III, founder of the Community of Christ, in the film In Emma's Footsteps.[8] In 2016, he narrated Hidden in the Heartland, a documentary series investigating the Heartland Model, a proposed theory about the geographic setting of the Book of Mormon. He portrayed Peter Whitmer Sr. in two unrelated history films about early Mormonism.[2][11]
From 2011 to 2015, he starred in Granite Flats as Lt. Frank Quincy, a hospital patient who is being used as a test subject for MKUltra.[12][13] Since the 2020s, he has played in various Hallmark films and other lifestyle movies.[2]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Elizabeth Christopher and they have 5 sons.[5] He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a proselyting mission to Barcelona and surrounding areas in Spain.[1] He speaks fluent Spanish.[1] He currently lives in Tennessee.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | At Gunpoint | Chuck Lundgreen | |
| 1994 | Rockwell | Willie Akers | |
| 1996 | Same River Twice | Lawyer | |
| 1997 | Truth or Consequences, N.M. | Frank Pearson | |
| 1998 | Angels in the Attic | John Hillman | |
| 2001 | Yankee 2 Kilo | Wally Guzzle | |
| 2001 | The Penny Promise | Will Duncan | |
| 2002 | The Singles Ward | Ankle Instructor, BBQ Chicken Guy | |
| 2002 | Handcart | Robert Quincy | |
| 2003 | The R.M. | District Attorney | |
| 2003 | Right on Track | Tramel | |
| 2003 | Clubhouse Detectives in Scavenger Hunt | Mallory | |
| 2003 | The Work and the Story | Critic | |
| 2004 | The Best Two Years | Kyle Harrison | |
| 2005 | Down and Derby | Delivery Guy | |
| 2005 | Mobsters and Mormons | Michael Jaymes | |
| 2007 | The Dance | Howard | |
| 2010 | My Girlfriend's Boyfriend | Garrett | |
| 2011 | Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration | Brigadier General Alexander Doniphan | |
| 2012 | The Last Eagle Scout | Chad Thornburg | |
| 2016 | Singing with Angels | Jason Larson | |
| 2016 | Love Everlasting | Dr. Miller | |
| 2017 | The High Road | Thomas Kirkwood | |
| 2017 | Kirtland: America's Sacred Ground | Sidney Rigdon | |
| 2017 | The Stray | Dave Smith | |
| 2017 | Web of Spies | Frank | |
| 2018 | Not Cinderella's Type | Dr. Bailey | |
| 2018 | In Emma's Footsteps | Joseph Smith III | |
| 2018 | Fall City | Pastor Adam | |
| 2018 | Vice | Marshal of the United States Supreme Court | |
| 2019 | The Trial of Porter Rockwell | Uhlinger | |
| 2021 | Mabel and George | Jim | Short film |
| 2021 | Bookworm and the Beast | Allen White | |
| 2021 | Witnesses | Peter Whitmer Sr. | |
| 2021 | Identical Love | Henry Sallow | |
| 2022 | Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon | Peter Whitmer Sr. | |
| 2022 | Just Add Love | Derek | |
| 2023 | Smoker | ||
| 2023 | A Sacrifice of All Things: The Story of St. George and its Temple | ||
| 2023 | Journey to Christmas | Executive | Television film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Miracles & Other Wonders | Jack Knowles | Episode: Pilot |
| 1998 | Promised Land | Rice, Talley | 2 episodes |
| 1997--2002 | Touched by an Angel | Peter Darnell, Cop | 2 episodes |
| 2002--2003 | Everwood | Coach Austin | 5 episodes |
| 2004 | Going to the Mat | Mr. Kamins | Television film |
| 2007 | Saving Sarah Cain | Jerry Kitchel | Television film |
| 2013--2015 | Granite Flats | Frank Quincy | Main cast |
| 2016 | Modern Family | Victor | Episode: Thunk in the Trunk |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Glenn Peters | Episode: The Matchmaker |
| 2016--2019 | Hidden in the Heartland | Narrotor | Main cast |
| 2017 | An Hour Behind | Tom | Television film |
| 2018 | Christmas Wonderland | Television film | |
| 2018 | Christmas Made to Order | Davis | Television film |
| 2019 | Love, Fall & Order | Kevin | Television film |
| 2019 | Matchmaker Christmas | Marvin | Television film |
| 2019 | Timeless Love | Dr. Yeats | Television film |
| 2021 | Christmas Hotel | Mr. Baker | Television film |
| 2020 | NCIS | Detective Edmund Kerrigan | Episode: Blarney |
| 2021--2023 | NCIS: Los Angeles | CIA Officer Chris Behr | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | A Dangerous Defense | Brice | Television film |
| 2022 | Hot Chocolate Holiday | Landlord | Television film |
| 2022 | Temptation Under the Sun | Chief Inspector Dexter | Television film |
| 2022 | A Cozy Christmas Inn | Ed | Television film |
| 2023 | The Rookie: Feds | Peter | Episode: The Remora |
| 2023 | Journey to Christmas | Executive | Television film |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c LDSPMA (2024-12-13). "A Conversation with Scott Christopher". LDSPMA. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Scott Christopher | Actor, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ reports, Staff (2013-12-04). "Jennifer Paige to perform at Orchard Supply Hardware". Valley Times. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ a b Staff, LDS Living (2014-01-01). "Q&A with Mormon Actor & Granite Flats Star Scott Christopher". LDS Living. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ a b "Christopher, Scott 1967– | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ "Irene Ryan Previous Winners". The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ "Scott Christopher Speaker Profile". Speakers.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ a b c d "Scott Christopher | Actor, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ Vice, Jeff (2004-02-19). "Film review: Best Two Years, The". Deseret News. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ McKeever, Bill (2007-02-04). "Movie Review: Mobsters and Mormons". Mormonism Research Ministry. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ "Scott Christopher". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ "Speakers Spotlight – Spotlight On: Scott Christopher, Actor and Co-Author of The Levity Effect". Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ "Granite Flats". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ T, Richie (2024-04-01). "790 Scott Christopher - A Marvelous Work". The Cultural Hall Podcast. Retrieved 2025-10-27.