Scott Clifton’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Scott Clifton Snyder (born October 31, 1984), better known as Scott Clifton, is an American actor, musician, and video blogger. He is best known for playing Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003–2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009–2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). He has three Daytime Emmy Award wins.

Early life and family

Clifton was born on October 31, 1984, the only child of Ron and Faye Snyder, in Los Angeles, United States. He is of Russian and Scottish descent. He was raised in the Greater Los Angeles Area of southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Fernando Valley.

Acting career

Early roles and success

Clifton started acting in commercials at the age of 16. His early roles included appearances on shows such as Roswell, Undressed, and Judging Amy.

He is best known for playing Dillon Quartermaine in General Hospital (2003-2007), Schuyler Joplin in One Life to Live (2009-2010), and Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful (2010–present). His role in B&B earned him three Daytime Emmy Awards in 2011, 2013, and 2017.

Daytime Emmy nominations and wins

Clifton has had three Daytime Emmy Award wins for his work on The Bold and the Beautiful. He has also been nominated several times for his roles as Dillon Quartermaine on General Hospital, Schuyler Joplin on One Life to Live, and Liam Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. He is the first male actor to win all three Daytime Emmy Awards (younger, supporting and lead actor).

Musical career

Clifton is also a singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

In an initial bid to launch his musical career, he uploaded several songs to the internet, and later compiled these songs among previously unpublished material on his first EP album, Untitled. He later released a second EP, Unbeautiful, as well as two full-length albums, So Much for the Nightlife (in 2006) and Mannequin. Each was produced by Jeff Pescetto. He then released Girl Go Home.

Personal life

Clifton married his longtime girlfriend Nicole Lampson on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Their wedding was attended by some The Bold and the Beautiful co-stars: John McCook, Don Diamont, Ronn Moss, Adam Gregory, Kim Matula, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and many others. On May 6, 2016, they welcomed their first child, Ford Robert Clifton.

Clifton is an atheist.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Other appearances

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor

Clifton’s fifth and final nomination for the award in 2011 ended with award success for his portrayal of Liam Spencer in The Bold and The Beautiful. Accepting the award, Clifton thanked on stage Bradley Bell, executive producer of the show; the writers, directors, and producers of the series; and co-star Don Diamont.

List of awards and nominations

Clifton is the first male actor to win Emmys in the Younger, Supporting, and Lead categories, and the second overall.