Douglas Emerson (born October 5, 1974) is an American former child actor who played Scott Scanlon on Beverly Hills, 90210 in the show's first and second seasons and played Eddie Beckner in The Blob.
Biography Early life Douglas Emerson was born October 5, 1974 in Glendale, California to Diane and John Emerson. One of 6 children, he grew up in Canoga Park, California and began working as a child actor at age 4.
Career In the first season of Beverly Hills, 90210, Emerson's character Scott Scanlon was a nerdy freshman and best friends with David Silver, played by Brian Austin Green. Emerson's character was reduced to a recurring role in the second season and the character died following the unintentional discharge of a handgun at his birthday party.
After his departure from the show, Emerson enrolled in junior college and in 1993 transferred to Pepperdine University. He dropped out to join the U.S. Air Force in 1996. By 2002, he attained the rank of staff sergeant working in intelligence and had earned a dozen awards for, among other accomplishments, planning missions during the 1999 Kosovo War. He left the Air Force in 2003.
In 2019, Emerson reunited with 90210 co-stars Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering at a Peach Pit charity pop up honoring the late Luke Perry.
Personal life Douglas Emerson married Emily Barth, whom he met while studying at Pepperdine, in 1996. The couple has two daughters, Hayley and Hannah.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes1982 CHiPs Boy in Car Episode: "Flare Up" Herbie, the Love Bug Robbie MacLane 5 episodes 1984 Highway to Heaven Donny Wells Episode: "Hotel of Dreams"1985 Wildside Markie Jonsen Episode: "The Crimea of the Century" Alfred Hitchcock Presents Kid Soldier Segment: "Bang! You're Dead!" Malice in Wonderland Young Bill Harper TV movie1986 The Twilight Zone Young Roger Segment: "The Elevator" Trapper John, M.D. Morgan Christmas Episode: "Life, Death and Dr. Christmas" Brothers Harry Episode: "Harry and the Ogre of Ock" Something in Common Jason Grant TV movie The Disney Sunday Movie Harry Episode: "The Leftovers" Body Slam Kid in Parking Lot Small Wonder Adam Episode: "Thanksgiving Story" Night Court Ernie Episode: "Earthquake"1987 Million Dollar Mystery Howie Briggs Dolly Episode: "A Down Home Country Christmas"1988 Fun House Himself, contestant pilot Mr. Belvedere Vance Episode: "G.I. George" The Wonder Years Kid #1 Episode: "Swingers" The Blob Eddie Beckner The River Pirates Spit 1990–1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 Scott Scanlon 26 episodes 1991 Blossom Boy #2 Episode: "Honor?"
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