# Scott Lowell

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**Scott Lowell** (born February 22, 1965) is an American [actor](/source/Actor) best known for his role as [Ted Schmidt](/source/Ted_Schmidt) on the [Showtime](/source/Showtime_(TV_network)) drama *[Queer as Folk](/source/Queer_as_Folk_(2000_TV_series))*.

## Biography

Lowell was born on February 22, 1965, and was adopted in [Denver, Colorado](/source/Denver,_Colorado).[1] His biological parents are [Pentecostal](/source/Pentecostal) and his adoptive parents are Jewish. He grew up outside [New Haven, Connecticut](/source/New_Haven,_Connecticut). He attended [Hopkins School](/source/Hopkins_School) and [Connecticut College](/source/Connecticut_College) in [New London, Connecticut](/source/New_London,_Connecticut). He moved to [Chicago](/source/Chicago) shortly after college to pursue acting.

He serves on the board of the [Tyler Clementi Foundation](/source/Tyler_Clementi_Foundation).[2]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 1996 Opus 27 Beethoven Short film 1999 Love Bites Ian Short film 1999 The Debtors George 2000 Ladies Room LA Dan Short film 2000 Damned If You Do Funny guy Short film 2006 Trapped Ashes Henry 2007 Ping Pong Playa Tom 2008 To Live and Die in Dixie Parker Bryant 2008 Scubaman Scubaman Short film 2009 Walter's Wife Walter Short film 2011 Dinner with Fred Heywood Flannigan Short film 2011 The Chicago 8 Richard Schultz 2014 Better Half Zack Riley 2016 Be Good for Rachel Dr. Tim Reid Short film 2016 $hitty Job$ Uber passenger Short film 2018 Monsoon Mark

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 1997 Early Edition Scott the florist "The Wedding" (uncredited) 1999 Caroline in the City Carl "Caroline and the Firing Squad" 2000 Frasier Chuck "Something About Dr. Mary" 2000 Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion Laird Jones Television film 2000-2005 Queer As Folk Ted Schmidt Main role; 83 episodes 2001 On the Edge Charlie Television film 2006-2009 American Dad! Felix/Brett/Barney "Failure is Not a Factory-installed Option" (Felix voice) "Lincoln Lover" (Brett voice) "Escape from Pearl Bailey" (Barney voice) "Home Adrone" (voice) 2008 Criminal Minds Mike Hicks "The Crossing" 2008 Leverage Andrew Grant "The Miracle Job" 2009 Heroes Professor "Jump, Push, Fall" "Orientation" 2010 Proposition 8 Trial Re-Enactment Dr. Gregory M. Herek TV series documentary 2010 The Defenders Conlon "Nevada v. Carter" 2010 Donna's Revenge Steve "For All Life's Moments, Real or Imagined" "The Great American Shrink-Off" 2011-2014 Bones Dr. Douglas Filmore Recurring role, 3 episodes "The Feet on the Beach" "The Suit on the Set" "The Master in the Slop" 2011 NCIS Terry Thomas "One Last Score" 2011 Supah Ninjas Mr. Bradford "Mr. Bradford" 2011 ' Coach Dwight Gavin "Air Apparent" 2012 Castle David Hernande "An Embarrassment of Bitches" 2012 ' Gavin Pearson "CSI on Fire" 2013 The Fosters Doctor "Vigil" 2016 Rush Hour Richard Wakefield "The Dark Night" 2016 Lucky Jay "Late February" 2016 Adoptable Scott Fishman Main role; 6 episodes 2017 Hashtag Awareness: The Webseries Darren "The One Where Darren Can't Take a Break" 2019 I'm Sorry Dr. Walsh "Extra Boobs"

### Theater

Year Title Role Notes 1986 The Creation of the World and Other Business Lucifer Anathong Ensemble 1988 James and the Giant Peach Centipede Lifeline Theater 1988 Orwell Down and Out George Orwell Bailiwick Rep 1989 Wild Honey Dr. Triletsky Bailiwick Rep 1986 Incorruptible Camille Desmoulin Bailiwick Rep Joseph Jefferson Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 1989 A Christmas Carol Christmas Yet To Come/Spud/Fiddler Goodman Theater 1990 Jacques and his Master Saint-Ouen/Marquis Commons Theater 1990 Twelfth Night Feste Steppenwolf (Outreach) 1990 Chicago Conspiracy Trial Rennie Davis Remains Theater 1991 The Big Bang Ensemble Stage Left Theater 1991 Icarus's Mother Howard Strawdog Theater 1992 King John Robert Faulkenbridge/Lord Bigot Shakespeare Rep 1992 Much Ado About Nothing Conrade Shakespeare Rep 1992 Greater Tuna Arvis Struvie Belfry Theater (Lake Geneva, WI) 1993 The White Rose Alexander Schmorell Northlight Theater 1993 The Merchant of Venice Launcelot Gobbo Shakespeare's Motley Crew 1993 Assassins John Wilkes Booth Pegasus Players Joseph Jefferson Citation for Best Production 1994 Picasso at the Lapin Agile Picasso Steppenwolf 1994-1995 Laughter on the 23rd Floor Val Fox Theatricals 1995 A Perfect Ganesh The Man Northlight Theater 1996 What Where Bim Splinter Group (Buckets o' Beckett Festival) 1997 Light Up The Sky Sven/Orson/Max Goodman Theater 1997-1998 Shear Madness Tony Blackstone Theater 1998 Present Laughter Roland Maule Pasadena Playhouse 1999 Anna Christie Larry LA TheatreWorks 1999 Durang, Durang Chris Hollywood Court Theater 2001 Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Lt. Tom Keefer LA TheatreWorks 2001 Bedtime Stories Alan Arcade Theatre 2006 The Heidi Chronicles Scoop Rosenbaum Berkshire Theatre Festival 2008 Orson's Shadow Kenneth Tynan Pasadena Playhouse 2009 The Pain and the Itch Cash Furious Theatre Co./Theatre @ the Boston Court 2010 A Devil at Noon Tom National Playwright's Conference O’Neill Theatre Center 2010 Blithe Spirit Charles Condomine A Noise Within 2011 Acquainted with the Night Maxwell National Playwright's Conference O’Neill Theatre Center 2012 The Elephant Man Lord John/Snork/Pinhead Manager Williamstown Theatre Festival 2013 The Big Meal Man #2 Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland, OR 2013 12 Angry Men Juror #1 (The Foreman) Pasadena Playhouse, CA 2014-2015 The Elephant Man Lord John/Snork/Pinhead Manager Broadway's Booth Theatre; October 18, 2014 — January 18, 2015[3][4] (originally) Broadway debut;[5] November 7, 2014 — February 15, 2014[6]

### Conventions

Year Title Role Notes 2012 Rise 'n Shine Con Cologne, Germany Himself June 8–10. QAF convention with co-actors Randy Harrison, Sharon Gless Peter Paige, Robert Gant, Hal Sparks, Michelle Clunie, Thea Gill & Harris Allan 2013 Rise 'n Shine Con Los Angeles, California, USA Himself June 9. QAF convention with co-actors Randy Harrison, Gale Harold, Peter Paige, Robert Gant, Michelle Clunie & Ryan Scott Greene 2014 Queens of the Road Con Bilbao, Spain Himself March 28–30. Queer as Folk convention with co-actors Gale Harold, Randy Harrison & Peter Paige

## References

1. ["Jawbreaker Transcript"](https://www.angelfire.com/home/qaf/jawbreaker.html). December 13, 2002.

1. Papadatos, Markos (March 2, 2026). ["Scott Lowell of ‘Queer as Folk’ talks about his acting career and the Tyler Clementi Foundation"](https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/scott-lowell-of-queer-as-folk-talks-about-his-acting-career-and-the-tyler-clementi-foundation/article). *Digital Journal*. Retrieved March 2, 2026.

1. BWW News Desk (June 3, 2014). ["THE ELEPHANT MAN with Bradley Cooper Will Take Broadway's Booth Theatre; Performances to Begin 10/18"](http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-ELEPHANT-MAN-with-Bradley-Cooper-Will-Take-Broadways-Booth-Theatre-Performances-to-Begin-1018-20140603#). Broadway World. Retrieved June 4, 2014.

1. Lowell, Scott (June 3, 2014). ["I am THRILLED to announce that I will be appearing in THE ELEPHANT MAN starring #BradleyCooper on Broadway 10/18/14 - 01/18/15 at the Booth!"](https://twitter.com/scolo/status/473871176905666560). Twitter. Retrieved June 4, 2014.

1. Mandell, Jonathan (June 18, 2014). ["Randy Harrison's Manhattan Project"](http://newyorktheater.me/2014/06/13/randy-harrisons-manhattan-project/). New York Theater. Retrieved June 13, 2014.

1. Gordon, David (July 7, 2014). ["Bradley Cooper's Broadway Return in The Elephant Man Delayed"](http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/07-2014/elephant-man-delays-cooper-return_69119.html). Theater Mania. Retrieved July 8, 2014.

## External links

- [Scott Lowell](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm523116/) at IMDb
- [Scott Lowell Official site](http://www.scottlowell.com)

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