"Every time that something comes on, whether it be a re-run or whatever, I always get a phone call from mom and she’s just happy to be as it was airing the first time. A lot of support from them, I’m definitely who I am 'cause of my parents."

Scott Elrod, was born on February 10th in Bitburg, Germany.  After stints in the Philippines and other military stops - Scott moved to Colorado.

Turning to his entrepreneurial skills and modeling experience, Scott and his best friend started a marketing company, later going on to start a mortgage company as well. Intrigued by the corporate world he turned to “high-tech industry” and worked his way up to a position of Vice President of Sales for a technology company.  However, similar to the Air Force, Scott states, “Sales just wasn’t cutting it.” It was at that point the “Top Gun” acting “thing” resurfaced and he knew he owed it to himself to give it a try.

The memory of seeing Tom Cruise in Top Gun (Scott's father, a retired Top Gun pilot, actually flew an A-4 in the movie) made him realize acting always had been in the back of his mind.

"Dad instilled values and my mom she has given me so much. I know them really well."

Scott relocated to Los Angeles in April of 2004 to pursue a career in acting.  After a handful of acting classes he got a manager, an agent and was cast for parts on "CSI: New York" and "Days of Our Lives".  In 2006, Scott took a role on My Network TV's, "Desire", an American telenovela (playing the part of the blind Daniel Lenton).  The show didn’t last long but he refers to it as “great on-the-job training”.

In December of 2006, while auditioning for a role on the CBS series "NCIS", Scott crossed paths with a casting director he had worked with before who asked, "Why aren't you on Men in Trees?"  "Never heard of Men in Trees", Scott said.  Next thing he knew she was on the phone with Scott’s agent and in January 2007 Scott met with the creator, producers and casting agent. The next day, Elrod's manager called and said, "Pack your bags, you're going to Vancouver, Canada.”

The rest is history....CASH

After that he played in several TV films and series like Hallmark's "Uncorked" (opposite Julie Benz), "Hellhounds" (directed by Rick Schroder), hit series "Castle" and the ABC-pilot "True Blue” (directed by Peter Horton).

Leading roles in feature films like "Tricks of a Woman" (awarded Best Picture at the Monaco International Film Festival), "Death and Cremation" (opposite Brad Dourif and Jeremy Sumpter) and a supporting role in "The Switch" (opposite Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman) introduced him to a wider international audience.

Early 2011 Scott filmed a short film called "The Allure of Love" (opposite Jenny McCarthy, who also directed, and Charles Malik Whitfield) on Royal Caribbean’s "Allure of the Seas". A sexy romantic comedy where two friends hatch the perfect plan to bring a couple back together. It was released later that same year.

"Lone Survivor" stars two-time Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and SAG Award winner Ben Foster. Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, Hancock) is directing.

Scott has professional car and motorcycle experience. His recreational interests include flying, snowboarding, racing cars, motorcycles, scuba diving and much more. He keeps in shape with kickboxing, lifting weights and running. In his spare time, Scott likes to hang out with his friends and his yellow lab.

Scott has professional car and motorcycle experience. His recreational interests include flying, snowboarding, racing cars, motorcycles, scuba diving and much more. He keeps in shape with kickboxing, lifting weights and running.  In his spare time, Scott likes to hang out with his friends and his yellow lab.

Check out Scott Elrod's resume and filmography for more info.

"Men in Trees" star has biggest fan in Renton.

She just may be the popular character's biggest fan. She only has eyes for the actor Scott Elrod

and for good reason -- she's his nana! " (2007)