Isreal McKinney Scott
Isreal McKinney Scott is a New York based actor originally from the vibrant city of New Orleans. Isreal received his MFA in Acting from The New School for Drama and a BA in Religious Studies from Millsaps College. He has acted on screen and stages across the country with a love and skill for Shakespeare, Devised Theater and Improv. He is all for anything that promotes unity through understanding. His original one man show, Road to America, was received with with rave reviews at Salon Klassick. Some favorite roles include Dave Robinson in the New York Area premiere of LOMBARDI at Harbor Lights Theater and Oliver in As You Like It (South Dakota Shakespeare Festival).
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When not acting, Isreal holds a black belt in taekwondo, is a licensed minister, mentors youth, and loves to travel and learn about cultures around the world with his wife Colleen and daughter Isabel Mariah.
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ABOUT ME
Recent Projects
-Won Audience Choice Award at 10th Anniversary African Int'l Film Festival for The Hail Mary
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-Premiered on BET in a supporting role: Big 50 The Delrhonda Hood Story
- Feature Film: The Hail Mary 2021 served as Producer and Supporting Actor
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-Feature Film: Who We Are Now w/ Jimmy Smits & Emma Roberts in Select Theaters Nationwide May 25-July 10th, 2018.
-Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2017
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Accommodations by Amy Miller Gross Spring 2017
-Debut w/ Theatre for a New Audience, Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth Directed by Obie Award Winner, Arin Arbus
Feb. 14 -Mar. 19, 2017
-Short Film: Rev. Jacob Moore in Twelve by Lynette Blackwell
-Directed Happy Meal Also and My Mother, My Wife by Cesi Davidson (New York Public Library)
-Directed Filthy Black Neighbors by Cesi Davidson (NYPL)
Directed Floating by L. Dalcoe @ National Black Theater
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The Bible Alive @ St Paul Church of Christ Dec. 3rd
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Upcoming
-Developing film projects with Nnamdi Kanaga and wrapped production for a documentary filmed in Lagos, Nigeria.
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-Lead or Supporting Role in a Blockbuster Film Project by 2022 (IJN)
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