Scott Michael Elrod"flying HIGH." ''Soap Opera Digst''. February 2, 2015. p. 69 (born February 10, 1975) is an American actor.

Early life

Elrod was born into an American military family in

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, Germany. After moving around the

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with his family, he was raised in

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. His father was an F-16 pilot and Elrod wanted to become a pilot himself. He earned his pilot license after graduation and became an

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Career

After seeing the film ''

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'', Elrod decided to become an actor. He relocated to Los Angeles, in April 2004, to pursue a career in acting. Eventually, his performances in small parts in '' CSI: NY'', ''

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'', and the “ Nothing In This World” music video by Paris Hilton, brought him to the attention of the casting crew of ''

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'', in which he played the part of

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's friend, occasional roommate, and sometimes love interest "Cash". In 2013, he starred in the films ''

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'' and '' Lone Survivor''. In 2016 he played Meredith's new man in Grey's Anatomy. On August 1, 2016, he was cast as celebrity Travis Brenner in Chicago Fire.

Personal life

In December 2015, Elrod announced he and fiancée, Vanessa Vazart, were expecting a child together. Their son, Easton, was born in June 2016.

Filmography

References

External links

Scott Elrod
Official Website
Scott Elrod Online
Official Fansite * {{DEFAULTSORT:Elrod, Scott 1975 births American male television actors 21st-century American male actors Living people Male actors from Colorado People from Parker, Colorado Air traffic controllers