Scott Speedman most recently starred in the film Dark Blue with Kurt Russell and Ving Rhames. Set in Los Angeles during the Rodney King trial, this intense police drama was directed by Ron Shelton.

Other film credits include the Touchstone feature Duets directed by Bruce Paltrow and co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Maria Bello and the Canadian independent Kitchen Party directed by Gary Burns. Speedman came to the attention of American audiences in the critically acclaimed television series Felicity opposite Keri Russell.

Born in London, England, and raised in Toronto, Speedman spent most of his youth immersed in athletics, following in the footsteps of his mother who held a world record in running. At ages 12 and 14, he was a member of the relay swim team that captured the national record for the 400-meter medley. In 1992, as a member of the Canadian Junior National Swim Team, Speedman performed well at the Olympic trials but suffered a neck injury soon after and was forced to leave the sport.

Speedman’s first film was the short feature Can I Get A Witness. It was developed at the Norman Jewison Film Center in Toronto and was screened at the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival. While studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, Speedman landed the main love interest role on Felicity. During his summer hiatus in 2000, he made his stage debut, performing the lead in the Edward Albee play The Zoo Story at the Equity Theater in Toronto.

When not working, Speedman enjoys hiking, camping, reading and playing basketball. He currently divides his time between Los Angeles, New York and Toronto.