Scott Clifton Snyder (born October 31, 1984), better known as Scott Clifton, is an American actor and video blogger. He played Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003–2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009–2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). He has won three Daytime Emmy Awards.
Scott Clifton | |
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 Clifton attending the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominee Reception | |
| Born | Scott Clifton Snyder October 31, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Valencia High School Beverly Hills High School |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Performance in daytime television |
| Spouse |
Nicole Lampson
(m. 2012; sep. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | See below |
YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Genre(s) | Atheism, philosophy, ethics |
| Subscribers | 60.7 thousand[1] |
| Total views | 4.0 million[1] |
Last updated: September 1, 2021 | |
| Website | scottclifton |
Early life and family
editClifton was born on October 31, 1984, the only child of Ron and Faye Snyder, in Los Angeles, United States. His father is of "Russian Yiddish" descent and his mother has Scottish ancestry.[2] He was raised in the Greater Los Angeles Area of southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Fernando Valley.
Acting career
editEarly roles and success
editClifton started acting in commercials at the age of 16. His early roles included appearances on shows such as Roswell, Undressed, and Judging Amy.
He is best known for playing Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003-2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009-2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). His role in B&B earned him three Daytime Emmy Awards in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
Musical career
editClifton is also a singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
In an initial bid to launch his musical career, he uploaded several songs to the internet, and later compiled these songs among previously unpublished material on his first EP album, Untitled.[3] He later released a second EP, Unbeautiful, as well as two full-length albums, So Much for the Nightlife (in 2006) and Mannequin. Each was produced by Jeff Pescetto. He then released Girl Go Home.[4]
Personal life
editClifton married his longtime girlfriend Nicole Lampson on October 20, 2012. Their wedding was attended by some The Bold and the Beautiful co-stars: John McCook, Don Diamont, Ronn Moss, Adam Gregory, Kim Matula, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and many others.[5] On May 6, 2016, they welcomed their first child, a son.[6] In February 2023, Clifton announced his separation from Lampson.[7]
Clifton is an atheist.[8] On July 19, 2020, he co-hosted episode 24.29 of The Atheist Experience with Matt Dillahunty.[9] Clifton also has a YouTube channel where he discusses arguments made by theists.[10] One particular video often referenced is the "Treatise on Morality" which defines objective morality as the following:
"A particular action or choice is moral or right when it somehow promotes happiness, well-being, or health, or it somehow minimizes unnecessary harm or suffering or does both. A particular action or choice is immoral or wrong when it somehow diminishes happiness, well-being, or health, or it somehow causes unnecessary harm or suffering, or again, it does both."
Filmography
editFilm and television performances
edit- (2002): Terminal Error as Jock
- (2004): Arizona Summer as Brooke
- (2006): The Death Strip as Mike Kohler
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 2001 | Evan | Guest appearance
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| Undressed | 2001 | Caleb | Guest appearances
|
| Judging Amy | 2002 | Thomas Delancey | Guest appearance
|
| General Hospital | 2003 – 2007 | Dillon Quartermaine |
|
| One Life to Live | 2009 – 2010 | Schuyler Joplin |
|
| The Bold and the Beautiful | 2010 – present | Liam Spencer |
Television appearances
edit| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soap Talk | 2003 – 2006 | Talk show
|
| 1 Day With | 2004 | Reality Show. Season No.1 Episode No.3 (2004-09-18) |
| Soapography | 2004 | Documentary (2004–06) |
| Family Feud | 2005 | Game show. "Naughty vs. Nice" (2005-11-07) |
| The View | 2006 | Talk show. Episode No.526 (2006-02-08) |
| 33rd Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Announcement | 2006 | Daytime Emmy nominee co-announcer with Alexa Havins (2006-02-08)[11] |
Other media
edit| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life in General | 2008 | Fritz Snyder | Web television series created during the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. |
| Summer Nights | 2009 | Himself | SOAPnet promotional music video. Various soap opera actors perform "Summer Nights", from the Grease soundtrack. |
| Tactics | 2016 | Ben | Short film, directed by Patrick Fogarty, written by Elizabeth Mihelich |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Albums | Notes |
|---|---|---|
So Much for the Nightlife
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Mannequin
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Extended plays
edit| Year | Albums | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Untitled
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Unbeautiful
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Other appearances
edit| Year | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ABC: A Holiday Affair
|
A compilation of Christmas themed music by various ABC soap opera actors.
|
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [12] |
| 2005 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [13] |
| 2005 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Outstanding Younger Lead Actor | General Hospital | Won | [14] |
| 2006 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [15] |
| 2010 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | One Life to Live | Nominated | [16] |
| 2011 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [17] |
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [18] |
| 2014 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | [19] |
| 2015 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | [20] |
2016
|
Soap Awards France | Best Couple of the Year — "Hope and Liam" (shared with Kim Matula) |
The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | [22] |
2018
|
Soap Awards France | Best Actor of the Year | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2019
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Soap Awards France | Best International Actor / Actress | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2020
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Soap Hub Awards | Favorite The Bold and the Beautiful Actor | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated | |
2021
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Soap Awards France | Best International Actor | The Bold and the Beautiful | Won | |
2024
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nominated |
See also
edit- List of atheists in film, radio, television and theater
- List of Daytime Emmy Award winners
- List of General Hospital cast members
- List of One Life to Live cast members
- List of The Bold and the Beautiful cast members
- List of YouTube personalities
- Criticism of religion
- New Atheism
- Social impact of YouTube
References
edit- ^ a b "About Theoretical Bullshit". YouTube.
- ^ Clifton, Scott (November 6, 2007). Answers 5 of 5 (Video podcast). YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021.
- ^ Erich Recker (director), Wally Kurth (host) (November 18, 2004). 1 Day With. Season 1. Episode 3. SOAPnet.
- ^ "Scott Clifton music, videos, stats, and photos". Last.fm. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
- ^ "Soap News - Previews | CBS Soaps - Soaps In Depth". Archived from the original on October 28, 2012.
- ^ "B&B's Scott Clifton's baby news". May 9, 2016.
- ^ SOD (February 16, 2023). "B&B's Scott Clifton Announces Separation". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ @CliftonsNotes (July 28, 2017). "Am I a jerk because I'm an atheist, or an atheist because I'm a jerk?#DeepQuestions" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ youtube.com/watch?v=gVRUbpu5yE8
- ^ "Theoretical Bullshit - YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ "'Young and the Restless' leads Daytime Emmy nominees". Usatoday.com. The Associated Press/USA Today. February 8, 2006.
- ^ "The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 4, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 29, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Award Nominations". TVWeek. Crain Communications. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 2005". Soapoperadigest.com. April 2005. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009.
- ^ "The 33rd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. February 8, 2006. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- ^ "The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 12, 2010. Archived from the original on May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Awards 2011: List of winners". Cbsnews.com. CBS Interactive, Inc.
- ^ "The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. June 16, 2013. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ^ "The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2014. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ "The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 31, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "Soap Awards France 2016 : Hélène Rollès, Les Mystères de l'amour, Rena Sofer, Plus belle la vie...le palmarès complet". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. May 2, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 22, 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ "Soap Awards France 2018 : Sharon Case, Clément Rémiens, Fanny (Elsa Esnoult), Demain nous appartient... le palmarès complet". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. March 28, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "Soap Awards 2019 : le palmarès complet, tous les gagnants, Demain nous appartient, Les Mystères de l'amour, Les feux de l'amour". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. September 30, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ Montgomery, Daniel (September 2, 2020). "1st Annual Soap Hub Awards decided by fans honored 'Days of Our Lives,' Steve Burton, Sharon Case and more". Gold Derby. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Soap Awards 2021, le palmarès complet : Ici tout commence, Demain nous appartient, Les Feux de l'amour... tous les gagnants". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
External links
edit
- Official Scott Clifton Website
- Scott Clifton at IMDb
- Theoretical Bullshit's channel on YouTube
- Scott Clifton, at Tuesday Afternoon, an online philosophy newsletter and podcast. Scott Clifton acts as a contributing editor.
