Scott H. Reiniger, a native of New York City, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts, with a major in Acting/Directing, from Rollins College in Florida. Following his graduation, Reiniger returned to New York to train professionally at The American Stanislavsky Theatre for three years, subsequently honing his craft at The American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco and Circle Repertory in New York.
As an actor, Reiniger worked continuously on stage before transitioning to directing and developing new plays, a career path he continues to pursue. He is notable for his role as 'Roger' in George A. Romero's original film classic, "Dawn of the Dead", and has appeared in various film and television productions, including the 2004 remake of "Dawn of the Dead" directed by Zach Schneider, where he played the role of 'Army General'.
As a director, Reiniger has had the privilege of working with hundreds of actors and performers, including Ryan Phillippe, Bruce Davison, Jean Smart, Jonathan Silverman, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Dan Ackroyd, Tom Selleck, Lee Grant, Ed Asner, Holland Taylor, and Bill Macy. He has directed over 20 professional stage productions in Los Angeles, New York, and major Regional LORT theaters throughout the country.
Reiniger has also worked extensively with playwrights, developing and directing numerous new works, including the Pulitzer Prize Winner, "The Kentucky Cycle", by Robert Schenkkan, and has collaborated with screenwriters. His educational background includes studying Film and Television Production and Cinematography at the University of California's (UCLA) Certificate Program, The Sony Institute, and Screenwriting at Truby's Writers Studio in Los Angeles.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Reiniger serves as Head of the Camera Department at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and continues to develop and write new work. Furthermore, in 2004, Reiniger discovered that he is the great, great, great grandson of Josiah Harlan, who was the first American to set foot in Afghanistan, making him the prince of the Western province of Ghor. This unexpected revelation was a shock and a surprise for Reiniger.
