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Scott Waugh, director
Director

Scott Waugh: Movies & Box Office

films
8
as director
6
on screen
2001–2026
box office
$344M
average score
32
Born
August 22, 1970 (age 56)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Stunt performer, Producer, Editor, Director
Years active
1995-present
Career at a glance

Scott Waugh's Career in Numbers

Scott Waugh's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Scott Waugh works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from In the Shadows (2001) to Runner (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Scott Waugh Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 3
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Scott Waugh's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Scott Waugh Movies by Genre

  • Action 5
  • Adventure 1
  • Crime 1

Action is the genre Scott Waugh has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of adventure (1).

Scott Waugh Career Milestones

First film
In the Shadows 2001
Biggest box office hit
Need For Speed $203M worldwide
Best-rated film
6 Below: Miracle On The Mountain Movie Echo Score 36
Newest film
Runner 2026
8 credits

Scott Waugh Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Scott Waugh is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 6 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 32. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Scott Waugh?

Scott Waugh was born in Los Angeles, United States in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Scott Waugh, born on August 22, 1970, is an acclaimed American film director, producer, editor and former stunt performer. A multifaceted talent, Waugh has donned many hats in his career. Born and raised in Los Angeles, United States, he pursued his B.F.A from the prestigious University of California. Waugh's career in the film industry started as an exceptional stunt performer, a role he retired from in 2005 to focus on more creative avenues. Due to his indisputable contribution to the film industry, he received the '10 Directors to Watch' award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival, solidifying his status as a force to reckon with in Hollywood. He is prominently known as the younger brother of Ric Roman Waugh, another accomplished personality in the film industry.

Waugh's unique background in stunts has profoundly influenced his approach to filmmaking. His solid grasp of physicality and movement manifests in the form of engaging, riveting sequences in his films. His experience as a stunt performer has enhanced his perspective as a director, enabling him to bring a distinctive tactile authenticity to his projects. Despite the dynamism of his job roles, Waugh has consistently excelled, thus demonstrating his versatility and commitment to his craft. While he might be a former stunt performer, he never let go of the adrenaline and pace, incorporating those aspects into his unique narrative style.

FAQ

Scott Waugh: Questions & Answers

How many movies Scott Waugh has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Scott Waugh been in?

Scott Waugh is credited on 8 films, from 2001 to 2026. 1 of them as an actor and 6 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Scott Waugh's highest-grossing movie?

Need For Speed (2014) is Scott Waugh's biggest box office hit, with $203M worldwide, ahead of Act of Valor (2012) ($82.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Scott Waugh's movies have made $344M.

Scott Waugh's biggest hits

What is the best Scott Waugh movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Scott Waugh's best-rated film is 6 Below: Miracle On The Mountain (2017) with a score of 36, followed by Hidden Strike (2023) (31).

Best Scott Waugh movies, ranked

How old is Scott Waugh?

Scott Waugh is 56 years old, born on August 22, 1970 in Los Angeles, United States.

What is Scott Waugh's newest movie?

The most recent film on Scott Waugh's filmography is Runner (2026), which Scott Waugh directed.

The Best Scott Waugh Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 8 directing credits.

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