Scott Waugh

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Scott Waugh
Born (1970-08-22) August 22, 1970 (age 54)
Alma mater University of California (B.F.A.)
Occupation(s) Stunt performer (retired 2005), producer, editor, director

Scott Waugh (born August 22, 1970) [1] is an American film director, producer, editor and former stunt performer. [2] [3] He won the "10 Directors to Watch" award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival. [4]

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He is the younger brother of Ric Roman Waugh.

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorProducerEditor
2007Navy SWCCYesYesYes
2012 Act of Valor Yes [lower-alpha 1] YesYes
2014 Need for Speed YesExecutiveYes
2017 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain YesYesYes
2023 Hidden Strike YesNoNo
Expend4bles YesNoNo
  1. Co-directed with Mike McCoy

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References

  1. Lee, Michael (March 7, 2014). "Scott Waugh Talks Directing "Need For Speed," Visulizing Stunts, Car Crashes, Bets With Aaron Paul, And More". Movieviral.com. I'm 43
  2. "Scott Waugh". Elcinema. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  3. Williams, Owen (June 25, 2012). "Scott Waugh Takes Need For Speed". Empire. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  4. "Variety to honor Charlize Theron and "10 Directors to watch" at 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival". Palm Springs International Film Festival. December 29, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2013.