HEROICS & 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 today. When it came to superheroes, Superman was my guy. I 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 wrote a spec Aquaman script and an original superhero screenplay and headed to Hollywood. |
I began working as a SAG actor, stand-in and extra. I would eventually have the privilege of working on hundreds of movies and TV shows. From the biggest productions to the smallest. After seeing Conan the Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger became my role model. I wanted to do heroic things like him in real life. I tried getting on every action and superhero movie: 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 acting roles but when action movies and superhero parts came up, I pursued it hard.
My work in Hollywood helped me to become "Superman" for Metropolis IL and its's annual Superman Celebration. I won the role after a nationwide search. I played the DC Comics icon for 8 years which led to more Superman work. The best part is my "Superman's Book of Morals" is one of the highest viewed features at HeroicWorld.com. I am now focused on bringing the HeroicWorld heroes to the public but look back at my days pursuing superhero glory in front of the cameras fondly. I am sharing some of my experiences below...
My work in Hollywood helped me to become "Superman" for Metropolis IL and its's annual Superman Celebration. I won the role after a nationwide search. I played the DC Comics icon for 8 years which led to more Superman work. The best part is my "Superman's Book of Morals" is one of the highest viewed features at HeroicWorld.com. I am now focused on bringing the HeroicWorld heroes to the public but look back at my days pursuing superhero glory in front of the cameras fondly. I am sharing some of my experiences 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.
Even though often sneaking around around trying to talk to directors or.I was hiding from moments that I thought would ruin my "superhero career " this was the funnest job, One day I'd be on big serious action movies like Independence Day or Super Trooper and the next day I'd have a speaking part on a Soap Opera or doing a commercial.
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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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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
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