T.J. Scott
Timothy James Scott, professionally known as T.J. Scott, is an award-winning Canadian director, writer, producer, photographer and actor. He has worked in show business for over 40 years.
Early life
Scott grew up in Canada working as a child actor and stuntman, before making the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career behind the camera in Hollywood. Scott studied film and TV production at York University in Toronto.
Career
1970s – 1980s: Career beginnings
Scott began acting in the early 1970s, playing uncredited bit parts or small supporting roles in several short films, feature films and TV shows, including the Canadian film My American Cousin (1985). After working as an actor and stuntman for over a decade, Scott eventually transitioned into working as a first assistant director, before moving into directing and writing.
1990s: Early feature film and TV work
Scott began directing feature films in the early 1990s, with the action/science-fiction martial arts film TC 2000 (1993) starring Bolo Yeung, Billy Blanks, Bobbie Phillips, Matthias Hues and other martial arts stars. Of the experience as a first-time director, Scott said: