Scott Mechlowicz
| Scott Mechlowicz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Scott David Mechlowicz January 17, 1981 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Scott David Mechlowicz (born January 17, 1981) is an American actor. Mechlowicz began his professional career in 2003, and is best known for his lead roles in the films EuroTrip, Mean Creek, Peaceful Warrior, Gone, Undocumented, Cat Run, and Eden.
Mechlowicz was born in New York City, the son of Susan (Lehrman), a respiratory therapist, and Morris Mechlowicz. He was raised in a “tight-knit” Jewish family. He grew up in Plano, Texas, where he graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1999, and attended the University of Texas at Austin for one semester. He subsequently moved to Los Angeles, California, where he studied at UCLA and graduated in 2003, with honors, from the Conservatory Acting Program.
Mechlowicz made his film debut in the raunchy teen comedy EuroTrip, which opened on February 20, 2004 and quickly became a cult classic. The same year, he also starred in the independent film Mean Creek, which was filmed in 2003 but not given a limited theatrical release until August 20, 2004. In the film, which was a dark teenage drama, Mechlowicz played the oldest of a group of teenagers. The film received a positive critical reception. Mechlowicz also received an Independent Spirit Award for his acting in Mean Creek. In 2004, he made a small appearance in the video for Gavin Degraw's hit song "I don't want to be", in which he plays the romantic interest of Shiri Appleby. In 2005, Mechlowicz guest starred in an episode of the television series House M.D.
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