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Scott H. Reiniger(I)

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  • Director
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Scott H. Reiniger
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Scott H. Reiniger, born in New York City, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts majoring in Acting/Directing at Rollins College in Florida. Following graduation from college. Reiniger went back to New York to train professionally at The American Stanislavsky Theatre for three years and subsequently at The American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco and Circle Repertory in New York. As an actor he worked on stage continuously and then moved to directing and developing new plays and continues to do so.

He starred as 'Roger' in George A. Romero's original film classic, "Dawn of the Dead" and performed roles in Film and Television. He also appeared as the 'Army General' in the 2004 remake of "Dawn of the Dead" directed by Zach Schneider.

As Director, he has worked with hundreds of actors and performers including Ryan Phillippe, Bruce Davison, Jean Smart, Jonathan Silverman, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Dan Ackroyd, Tom Selleck, Lee Grant, Ed Asner, Holland Taylor and Bill Macy. With over 20 professional stage productions in Los Angeles, New York, and major Regional LORT theaters throughout the country. Reiniger has also worked extensively with playwrights developing and directing numerous new works and moving them into production including the Pulitzer Prize Winner, "The Kentucky Cycle", by Robert Schenkkan and with screenwriters.

He then studied Film and Television Production and Cinematography at the University of California's (UCLA) Certificate Program, The Sony Institute and Screenwriting at Truby's Writers Studio in Los Angeles. He is Head of the Camera Department at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and continues to develop and write new work.

In 2004 Reiniger discovered that he's the great, great, great grandson of Josiah Harlan, who was the first American to set foot in Afghanistan. This in turn makes Scott Reiniger the prince of the Western province of Ghor. Wow. That was a shock and a surprise.
BornSeptember 5, 1948
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    Known for

    John Paul in Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    Dawn of the Dead
    7.8
    • Roger
    • 1978
    Sarah Polley in Dawn of the Dead (2004)
    Dawn of the Dead
    7.2
    • The General(as Scott Reiniger)
    • 2004
    Knightriders (1981)
    Knightriders
    6.3
    • Marhalt(as Scott Reiniger)
    • 1981
    Scott H. Reiniger, Zach Allsbrook, and Malikah Pinder in Fan of My Work (2022)
    Fan of My Work
    Short
    • Director
    • 2022

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    Actor



    • Trevor Kennedy and Christine Lutete in A Story to Begin... (2018)
      A Story to Begin...
      Short
      • J.H. Davenport
      • 2018
    • Sarah Polley in Dawn of the Dead (2004)
      Dawn of the Dead
      7.2
      • The General (as Scott Reiniger)
      • 2004
    • Falcon Crest (1981)
      Falcon Crest
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Truck Driver (as Scott Reiniger)
      • 1984
    • Confessions of a Married Man (1983)
      Confessions of a Married Man
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Guard
      • 1983
    • The Other Victim (1981)
      The Other Victim
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Rapist (as Scott Reiniger)
      • 1981
    • Knightriders (1981)
      Knightriders
      6.3
      • Marhalt (as Scott Reiniger)
      • 1981
    • Danny (1979)
      Danny
      6.8
      • Eddie
      • 1979
    • John Paul in Dawn of the Dead (1978)
      Dawn of the Dead
      7.8
      • Roger
      • 1978

    Director



    • Deborah Mesa and Kirsten Jones in The Delivery (2024)
      The Delivery
      Short
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Gica Pucca and Mattie Helton in The Dark Room (2023)
      The Dark Room
      9.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Scott H. Reiniger, Zach Allsbrook, and Malikah Pinder in Fan of My Work (2022)
      Fan of My Work
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • The Liver (2020)
      The Liver
      Short
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Best Dressed (2018)
      Best Dressed
      Short
      • Director
      • 2018

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    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
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    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
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    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
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    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    Dawn of the Dead (1978)
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    Dawn of the Dead (1978)

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Scott Reiniger
    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • September 5, 1948
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Barbara Worthington
    • Other works
      Directed the play, "Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions" and assisted in the play's development.
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      • 2 Interviews

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      Worked as a waiter in the same restaurant where actor David Emge worked as a chef. Both later co-starred in Dawn of the Dead (1978).
    • Quotes
      [on the benefits of acting in the original "Dawn of the Dead"] The fact that it developed some friendships that have lasted. Also, it was great fun in terms of a job. I loved every second of it. There was no stress, paranoia, tension or ego-bashing. "Dawn" was a very satisfying experience.

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