Scott Mactavish | |
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 Scott Mactavish Interview, NBC Studios | |
| Born | William Scott Self April 20, 1965 (age 59) Pulaski, VA |
| Alma mater | New York University The University of Alabama |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Author |
| Notable work | MURPH: The Protector (film) Ride for Lance (film) The New Dad's Survival Guide (book) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1984 - 1990 |
| Rank | Petty Officer |
| Unit | Submarine Squadron 6 USS L.Y. Spear |
| Website | https://www.mactavish.us/bio |
Scott Mactavish (born April 20th, 1965 in Pulaski, VA) is an American filmmaker and author. Mactavish began his career in New York City after serving in the United States Navy and attending film school at New York University. His national media appearances include Fox News,[1] NBC, PBS, MSNBC, Today in New York and CBS, and he has been a guest speaker at corporations and universities around the country, including Penn State[2] and the University of Virginia. His film MURPH: The Protector[3][4] was a contender for the Academy Award (Oscar) in four categories and his book The New Dad's Survival Guide is a perennial favorite in the parenting category. Mactavish also worked as an actor on stage and screen, including a role in the original Super Mario Brothers movie. Early in his career he changed his name legally to avoid conflicts with author Will Self and Hollywood producer William Self. Mactavish is a family name on his mother's side.
- ^ McKay, Hollie (March 21, 2013). "Fox News | Scott Mactavish Documentary". Fox News.
- ^ Laing, Leslie (September 30, 2013). "Penn State Press Release".
- ^ "Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences". December 12, 2013.
- ^ Gold, Daniel (March 21, 2013). "New York Times Review : MURPH: The Protector". The New York Times.