Scott Paulette Froschauer (October 26, 1968 – September 28, 2026) was an American artist, sculptor and key grip. He was primarily known for his public art installations, especially those that modified traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street. Highly regarded for his large-scale art installations at Burning Man, Froschauer's work was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the 2018 No Spectators exhibition.
Early life and education Scott Froschauer was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, in 1988. He went on to Syracuse University, where he graduated with a degree in theoretical linguistics, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1994.
Career Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry, working on films including The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and television series such as Bobby Kennedy for President (2018).
He was known for creating fake street signs that echo messages of peace and happiness, which were welcomed by cities and communities to be viewed by the public. His public art installations have been installed to be viewed for free in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Glendale, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, Houston, and DeLand, Florida.
Personal life and death Froschauer was married to Kymber Blake. He died in his sleep on September 28, 2026, at the age of 56.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1995 The Tin Soldier grip TV movie 1995 Dillinger and Capone grip 1995 Stripteaser grip 1995 Suspect Device key grip TV movie 1995 Sawbones electrician TV movie 1995 Black Scorpion grip TV movie 1995 Donor Unknown grip TV movie; as Scott Froschouer 1996 Flipping dolly grip as Scott Freschauer 1996 Black Rose of Harlem key grip 1996 The Dentist additional grip 1996 Curdled key grip: Los Angeles 1996 Uncle Sam dolly grip 1996 Head of the Family best boy grip as Scott Froscharer 1996 The Cherokee Kid grip TV movie 1996 Alone in the Woods best boy grip 1997 The Beneficiary dolly grip TV movie 1997 The House of Yes grip as Scott Froschover 1997 Dog Watch dolly grip 1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park grip 1997 The Shadow Men grip 1997 Against the Law dolly grip / key grip 1998 Permanent Midnight dolly grip as Scott Froschouer 1998 The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly company grip / dolly grip: live action as Scott Froschaver 2000 Le Boo key grip music video 2004 Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures key grip: Elvira host wrap crew TV movie 2006 Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp best boy grip TV special; as Scott Froschaur 2006 Pablo Francisco: Ouch! Live from San Jose key grip TV special 2009 Crash Course key grip TV series, one episode 2011 Scream Awards 2011 key grip TV special 2013 Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics grip uncredited 2011–2014 Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) key grip / grip TV series, 31 episodes 2015 Tap World gaffer 2016 The Eighties gaffer TV miniseries, 7 episodes 2017 The Dark Side of the Sun assistant camera TV movie 2018 Ugly Delicious grip TV series, 2 episodes 2018 Bobby Kennedy for President gaffer TV miniseries, 4 episodes 2019 Lorena gaffer TV miniseries, 3 episodes 2021 Lincoln: Divided We Stand grip TV miniseries, 3 episodes 2023 American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing gaffer TV miniseries, 3 episodes 2026 #Skyking grip
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