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BIOGRAPHY

Scout Taylor-Compton
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Desariee Starr Compton, born on February 21, 1989, is an American actress and singer who goes professionally by the name Scout Taylor-Compton.

Taylor-Compton has appeared in numerous small television roles and in feature films that range from dramas to those in the horror genre. Recently, Taylor-Compton has gained notoriety in the horror genre, which has garnered her the title of "scream queen". Taylor-Compton began her career with small film roles and recurring television roles in Gilmore Girls, Ally McBeal, Charmed and Unfabulous. She had her first large Hollywood role in Sleepover (2004), a comedy aimed at teenage audiences. The cast of the film was nominated for "Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast" at the Young Artists Award.

In 2006, Taylor-Compton starred in the films Tomorrow is Today, a drama film, and Wicked Little Things, a horror film. Tomorrow is Today won over 6 awards at various festivals and Taylor-Compton was awarded "Best Actress" at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival for her performance in the film. 2007 saw Taylor-Compton with her most prominent role to date, Rob Zombie's Halloween, a remake of the 1978 horror film of the same name. She portrayed Laurie Strode, a role originally made famous by Jamie Lee Curtis.

In addition to taking vocal lessons and singing the theme song for her film Chicken Night (2001), Taylor-Compton is recording her debut rock album. She is currently recording with pop music singer Vitamin C, however, singing is a side project and she does not intend to stop acting. Taylor-Compton had also provided voice over work in other films, including The Core (2003) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Taylor-Compton recently finished filming the television movie Love's Unfolding Dream which to premiered on November 24, 2007. She has two more horror films yet to be released.

The first, the 2008 film Pearblossom and the other is April Fool's Day, a remake of the 1986 film of same name. 2009 will see Taylor-Compton alongside Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci in Love Ranch.