
American actress and singer Scout Taylor-Compton began her acting career in 1998, with an appearance in the film A.W.O.L. with David Morse, and later in the short film Thursday Afternoon. She has appeared in numerous small television roles and in feature films that range from dramas to those in the horror genre. She went on to have small roles in both television and film including Ally McBeal, ER, Frasier, The Guardian and The Division. She appeared in several student films, commercials for Fuji Film and the Disney Cruise Line, and various skits on The Jay Leno Show.
In addition to taking vocal lessons and singing the theme song for her film Chicken Night (2001), Taylor-Compton is recording her debut rock album. Taylor-Compton had also provided voice over work in other films, including The Core (2003) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Taylor-Compton's was nomination for "Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress" for her portrayal of Clara in the television series Gilmore Girls. She made a comedic appearance in the film Four Fingers of the Dragon (2003) playing herself auditioning for a role in a fictional Kung Fu film. Later in 2004, she appeared in the teen comedy Sleepover, which had been her first large Hollywood film role. The cast of the film was nominated for "Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast" at the Young Artists.

13 Going on 30
2004 · as Tiffany (uncredited)

The Best Man
2023 · as Hailey

Obsessed
2009 · as Samantha

Return to Sender
2015 · as Crystal

Halloween
2007 · as Laurie Strode

Sleepover
2004 · as Farrah

Halloween II
2009 · as Laurie Strode

An American Crime
2007 · as Stephanie Baniszewski

Flight 7500
2014 · as Jacinta

Into the Deep
2025 · as Cassidy Branham

The Runaways
2010 · as Lita Ford

Chariot
2022 · as Lauren Reitz / Oliver

Triple Dog
2010 · as Liza

Wicked Little Things
2006 · as Sarah Tunny

Ghost House
2017 · as Julie

Love Ranch
2010 · as Christina

Penance Lane
2020 · as Sherry

An Intrusion
2021 · as Savannah Simpson