Scott Schwartz, a notable figure in the entertainment industry, was born in Sacramento, California, but spent his formative years in Sommerville and Brigewater, New Jersey. His early life was marked by a passion for the performing arts, which led him to attend the prestigious Professional Children's School in New York City for two consecutive years, from 1983-1984 and 1984-1985.
Scott's professional journey began in March 1977, when he started his career in the entertainment industry. For a decade, he was represented by Marion Adler of the Carson/Adler agency, who played a significant role in his early success.
After a series of auditions and screen tests, Scott landed the iconic role in the 1982 film "The Toy". This was followed by his work on the 1984 film "Kidco", which was shot in Tucson, Arizona over the course of eight weeks.
Scott's most memorable role to date is perhaps his portrayal of Flick in the 1983 holiday classic "A Christmas Story". The film, which was shot on location in Cleveland, Ohio and St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada, took six weeks to complete.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Scott has also dedicated himself to the protection of children in the entertainment industry. In mid-2014, he became the President of "A Minor Consideration" (AMC),a non-profit organization that advocates for child labor laws and safeguards the well-being of young performers. Under his leadership, AMC has successfully passed child labor laws in several states, ensuring a safer and more responsible environment for child actors.
