HEROICS IN HOLLYWOOD by Scott Cranford
I always loved the movie business but mostly I loved Superheroes. I began working in what I called "The Superhero Entertainment Business" at 19 and continue to today. When it came to superheroes, Superman was my guy and I actively set out to play the hero on TV or in the movies. I had written a book called "Superman's Book of Morals" that I was hoping to get into the hands of parents and children everywhere. I also wrote a spec Aquaman script and an original superhero screenplay both for me to star in and headed to Hollywood. |
I began working as a SAG actor, stand-in and extra and I would eventually have the privilege of working on hundreds of movies and TV shows. From the biggest productions to the smallest. I tried getting on action and superhero movies: On set, I'd pitch my heroic projects to directors, actors and anyone I knew who was into comics and superheroes at the time. During the downtime I created the Heroes of HeroicWorld. I had little motivation pursuing major acting roles but when a Superman part came up I became like a wolverine. My work in Hollywood helped me to become "Superman" for Metropolis IL and its's annual Superman Celebration after a nationwide search. I played the DC Comics icon for 8 years which led to more Superman work. As a result, my "Superman's Book of Morals" is one of the highest viewed features at HeroicWorld.com. I look back at my days pursuing superhero glory in Hollywood fondly and am sharing some of it below...
One of my first jobs was a stand-in and double for Ron Perlman on CBS's Beauty and the Beast also starring Linda Hamilton. It was a great introduction to the business. I did my first stunt on this show at :26 seconds in this YouTube clip.
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Joel Schumacher chose me to play an Indian Drummers in WB's Batman Forever. He later recommended me to DC Comics President Jeanette Kahn.
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Starring down Malcom for peeking in windows on FOX TV's Malcolm in the Middle. I was a stand-in and the guy they auditioned for this part never showed up. I got lots of bits parts like this. Sometimes getting bit parts on the spot. I auditioned a lot for bit parts too. I did a scene with Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum on Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane playing a security guard in a lingerie store and did a scene with just me and Tom Cruise.
Although I was laser focused a lot of the time, I still appreciated the fun too. There really is no other business like show business. I met my wife and many of my idols in the business and had the opportunity to work with my friends on many heroic and timeless productions. I am now laser focused on turning The Superheroes of Heroic World into Mega Superstars! Stay Tuned!!
More productions on YouTube starring Scott Cranford as Superman(Below)
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