Scott Bairstow

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

16Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 23, 1970

Birth Place: Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada

About Scott Bairstow

Scott Hamilton Bairstow (born April 23, 1970) is a Canadian-born American actor known for his roles as "Newt Call" on the Lonesome Dove series in Canada and as "Ned Grayson" on the American television drama series, Party of Five. He was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada to Douglas and Diane Bairstow, professional classical musicians. Description above from the Wikipedia article Scott Bairstow, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Scott Bairstow reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Scott Bairstow's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Scott Bairstow remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Scott Bairstow Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Scott Bairstow's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994) movie poster

★6.9

White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf — A boy and his dog, White Fang, must try to save the noble Haida tribe from evil white men in turn-of-the-century Alaska.

White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf

1994•Adventure

★6.7

★6.7

Tuck Everlasting — Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winni

Tuck Everlasting

2002•Drama

★6.5

There Was a Little Boy (1993) movie poster

★6.5

There Was a Little Boy — Julie and Gregg are about to become parents again, but they feel conflicted since their first child was kidnapped and ne

There Was a Little Boy

1993•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Postman — In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once

The Postman

1997•Sci-Fi

★6.1

★6.1

Wild America — Three brothers - Marshall, Marty and Mark dream of becoming naturalists and portraying animal life of America. One summe

Wild America

1997•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Scott Bairstow.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Android Apocalypse	Jute	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Bone Snatcher	Dr. Zack Straker	Flop	Similar →
2002	Tuck Everlasting	Miles Tuck	Hit	Similar →
2002	New Best Friend	Trevor	Flop	Similar →
2002	Dead in the Water	Danny	Flop	Similar →
2001	Semper Fi	Cliff Truckee	Average	Similar →
2001	Silicon Follies	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	Delivered	Canyon	Flop	Similar →
1999	My Last Love	Michael Blake	Average	Similar →
1998	Two for Texas	Son Holland	Average	Similar →
1997	The Postman	Luke	Average	Similar →
1997	Wild America	Marty Stouffer Jr.	Average	Similar →
1997	Killing Mr. Griffin	Mark Kinney	Flop	Similar →
1997	Black Circle Boys	Kyle Sullivan	Flop	Similar →
1994	White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf	Henry Casey	Hit	Similar →
1993	There Was a Little Boy	Jesse	Hit	Similar →

Scott Bairstow - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scott Bairstow?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scott Bairstow is "White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Scott Bairstow acted in?

Scott Bairstow has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scott Bairstow?

Other notable films include "Tuck Everlasting", "There Was a Little Boy", and "The Postman".