Scott Poythress - Actor Profile

Scott Poythress

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
20Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1976
Birth Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

About Scott Poythress

An actor and editor, known for I Trapped the Devil (2019), Homeland (2011) and The Resident (2018). He is married to Claire Bronson.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Scott Poythress Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Scott Poythress reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Scott Poythress's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Scott Poythress's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Accountant, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Scott Poythress Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Scott Poythress's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
The Accountant (2016) movie poster
★7.1

The Accountant: As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body co

The Accountant

2016•Crime
★7.1
Greenland (2020) movie poster
★7.1

Greenland: John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing

Greenland

2020•Thriller
★6.9
American Made (2017) movie poster
★6.9

American Made: The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

American Made

2017•Comedy
★6.2
How High 2 (2019) movie poster
★6.2

How High 2: When two jobless friends discover a hidden weed bible and the ultimate bud, they think that they’ve got it made…with 'se

How High 2

2019•Comedy
★6.2
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017) movie poster
★6.2

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House: The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

2017•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Scott Poythress has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 On a Wing and a Prayer Hanger Mechanic Average Similar →
2022 Night Sky - Average Similar →
2021 Night Drive Frank Flop Similar →
2020 Greenland Kenny Jones Hit Similar →
2019 How High 2 Mr. Crandall Average Similar →
2019 I Trapped the Devil Steve Flop Similar →
2017 Blood Spook Hoss Flop Similar →
2017 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House Gray's Flack Average Similar →
2017 American Made ATF #2 Hit Similar →
2016 The Accountant Deputy Hit Similar →
2016 Allegiant Trial Amity Allegiant Member Average Similar →
2015 Synchronicity Matty Average Similar →
2015 The Reconstruction of William Zero Lester Flop Similar →
2013 Devil's Knot Criminalist Average Similar →
2012 Highway Loaded Cop #1 Flop Similar →
2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Anesthesiologist Average Similar →
2010 My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 Used Car Dealer Average Similar →
2007 The Signal Clark Average Similar →
2003 The Hap Hapgood Story - Flop Similar →
N/A Night After Night Andy Gersh Flop Similar →

Scott Poythress - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scott Poythress?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scott Poythress is "The Accountant" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Scott Poythress acted in?

Scott Poythress has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scott Poythress?

Other notable films include "Greenland", "American Made", and "How High 2".

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