EXCLUSIVE: Scott Foley, an actor known for his work in film, television and stage, who most recently starred in the Broadway play Thanksgiving Day Performancesigned a contract with Independent Artist Group.
He is perhaps best known for his role in Shonda Rhimes’ hit ABC series. Scandaland for his outstanding performance with Keri Russell on The WB show. FelicityFoley will next be seen in the political drama series Max. Girls on the bus. He also memorably played Sean Kelly, the affable ex-lover of Dr. Elliot Reed (Sarah Chalke), in Bill Lawrence’s film. Scrubsbefore reteaming with Lawrence as producer and star of his ABC action drama. Whiskey Cavalier.
The actor’s other recent projects include Fox’s dance drama. Great Leapand film The Legendary Life of AJ Fikri, an adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Additional film credits include HBO. Real bloodABC Gray’s AnatomyCBS’ Unitand NBC AUZEto name just a few.
Foley made his feature film debut in Wes Craven’s film. Scream 3 for Dimension Films and then starring in Dimension Films. Below opposite Matthew Davis and indie Rennie’s Wharf opposite Ethan Embry and Peter Facinelli. Other film credits include Let’s kill Ward’s wifewhich Foley wrote, directed and produced, TV movie Final Visionand Netflix Naked.
The actor made his Broadway debut in Violet hour and was also seen in the lead role in the film directed by Donald Margulies. Vacation home at the Geffen Theater in 2014.
IAG has been on a signing spree lately, having also recently announced the signing of in-demand actors like Sonequa Martin-Green and Sarah Shahi. Other big names have joined the agency in the past year, including Regina Hall, Ken Jeong, William H. Macy, Nathalie Emmanuel and John Cusack, as well as the music stars they brought in through their merger with AGI, including Billy Joel. Rod Stewart, Metallica, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Neil Young and Norah Jones.
Foley continues to be repped by Atlas Entertainment, Vision PR and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.