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Scott Thomson (actor)
2026-11-16 04:44:58 · Cedar Herald Index
Scott Thomson (born October 29, 1957) is an American actor. He has appeared in the films Twister (1996), Ghoulies (1985), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) and Police Academy (1984).
Early life
Thomson was born on October 29, 1957. He graduated from Lowell High School in Whittier, California in 1972.

Career
His film appearances include Parasite, Jack Frost, Clockstoppers, and It Runs in the Family.

Thomson played the role of Chad Copeland in the 1984 movie Police Academy (1984), a role in which he reprised in Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987). Thomson's latest role was as Dan Huber, in the 2015 film Greater.

Filmography
The Greatest American Hero (1981) – Young Boy
Jessica Novak (1981) – Richie
Parasite (1982) – Chris
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) – Arnold
T. J. Hooker (1982) – Deke
Frightmare (1983) – Bobo
Police Academy (1984) – Cadet Chad Copeland
Ghoulies (1985) – Mike
Johnny Dangerously (1984) – Charley
Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) – Sgt. Chad Copeland
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) – Sgt. Chad Copeland
The Couch Trip (1988) – Klevin
Casual Sex? (1988) – Man #1
Day One (1989) – Chemist
Hunter (1989) – Danny McCann
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989) – Daimon Goss
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) – Mr. Kornstein
Jack the Bear (1993) – Street Worker
Mr. Jones (1993) – Conrad
It Runs in the Family (1994) – Delbert Bumpus
The Cosby Mysteries (1994) – Street Person
Clueless (1995) – Flower Delivery Guy
Twister (1996) – Jason "Preacher" Rowe
Circles (1998) – Dick Halloran
Jack Frost (1998) – Dennis Father
Blast from the Past (1999) – Young Psycho
Loser (2000) – Cell Phone Guy
Clockstoppers (2002) – Tourist Dad
Fawlty Tower Oxnard (2007) – The Major
Big Love (2009) – Tour Guide
Ghost Whisperer (2009) – Man
True Blood (2010) – Mr. Rakestraw
Night of the Living Dead 3D: Re-Animation (2012) – Werner Gottshok
Vamps (2012) – Erik
Keep It Together (2014) – Manager del hotel
Greater (2015) – Dan Huber
External links
1957 births
Living people
American male film actors
American male television actors