Scene from Crown Vic (2019)

Alternate Names: Susan 'Scottie' Thompson, Susan 'Scottie' Thompson, Susan Scott 'Scottie' Thompson, Susan Scott Thompson, Susan Scott 'Scottie' Thompson, Susan Scott Thompson

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Center Stage (2000) as Ensemble

Most Important Roles:

• Center Stage (2000) as Ensemble
• Glow (2013) as Val
• Murder at Yellowstone City (2022) as Emma Dunnigan
• Undercut (2019) as Coach Janice
• Star Trek (2009) as Nero's Wife
• Skyline (2010) as Elaine
• Deck the Halls (2011) as Regan Reilly
• 8 Confessions in Los Angeles (2024) as Ellen
• Lake Effects (2012) as Sara

Career Highlights:

• Center Stage (2000)
• Glow (2013)
• Murder at Yellowstone City (2022)
• Undercut (2019)
• Star Trek (2009)
• Skyline (2010)
• Deck the Halls (2011)
• 8 Confessions in Los Angeles (2024)
• Lake Effects (2012)

Awards:

• Won Jury Award - Best Actress (2025)
• Nominated for 1 Jury Award - Best Ensemble Cast (2025)
• Won Grand Jury Award - Best Actress in a Feature Film (2016)
• Won Jury Award - Best Actress (2025)
• Won Red Poppy Award - Best Female Actor (2019)
• Won Red Poppy Award - Best Female Actor (2019)
• Won Jury Prize - Best Actress (2019)
• Won Best Short (2020)
• Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (2021)
• Won Best Supporting Actress - Short Film (2021)

Susan Scott "Scottie" Thompson (born November 9, 1981, height 5' 7" (1,70 m)) is an American film, television and stage actress.

Thompson grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where she attended Collegiate School. From an early age she began learning ballet, jazz and modern dance. She danced with the Richmond Ballet for many years, took a year off after graduating to dance with the company, and then went on to study for a degree in Performance Studies and Literature at Harvard University. Thompson started dancing with the Harvard Ballet Company and acted in many theater productions. She was the publicity manager for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals in 2003, worked for Let's Go Travel Guides, and was credited as associate editor for the travel book Let's Go: Vietnam. Thompson graduated in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Performance Studies and Literature, focusing on French and Postcolonial works.