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Doug Savant 
Savant on Desperate HousewivesBorn Douglas Peter Savant
June 21, 1964
Burbank, California, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 1984–present Spouse Dawn Savant
(m. 1983–1997; 2 children)
Laura Leighton
(m. 1999–present; 2 children)Douglas Peter "Doug" Savant (born June 21, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place and Tom Scavo on the ABC dramedy series Desperate Housewives.
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Career
Doug Savant first gained notice for playing a younger version of Mac McKenzie (played by Kojak alumnus Kevin Dobson) on the CBS nighttime soap, Knots Landing. He was paired with future Desperate Housewives co-star Nicollette Sheridan, who played a younger version of the Anne Matheson character portrayed by Michelle Phillips.
In the eighties he appeared in such films as Masquerade, starring Rob Lowe, Teen Wolf, with Michael J. Fox, and Trick or Treat with Marc Price and Ozzy Osbourne. Additionally, he was the central character in an episode of The Outer Limits called "The Hunt." In the episode, he played an android that is being hunted for sport.
From 1992 to 1997, Savant starred as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place, a role that was notable for being one of the first mainstream openly gay characters on television. His role was, however, censored greatly by the network - notably a kiss between Matt and guest star Ty Miller during the season two finale was edited out at the last minute by FOX. Savant left the series after five seasons and, a year later, his character was killed off-screen in a car crash.
After this, Savant guest starred on series such as Profiler, Harsh Realm, Firefly, JAG, NCIS, Nip/Tuck, NYPD Blue, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and a four-episode arc on 24. He also appeared as Sgt. O'Neal in the film Godzilla.
In 2008, Savant starred in the TV movie What Color Is Love? He played a lawyer named Peter Marcheson helping a girl, Nicole Alpern (Jennifer Finagan), win back her son in a custody battle.
Savant currently plays Tom Scavo on ABC's Desperate Housewives. In the first season (2004–05), Tom was a recurring character, credited as a guest-star in the episodes where he appeared. Married to Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), he was out of town regularly on business. Viewer response to Savant and his character led the producers to contract him as a series regular from season two onwards, and Tom and Lynette were portrayed as the most stable couple on the series. However, in more recent episodes, the couple has begun to undergo a separation.
Personal life
Savant is of French descent and was born in Burbank, California. He is married and has two children, Jack and Lucy, with former Melrose Place co-star Laura Leighton. He also has two daughters, Arianna and Madeline, with his previous wife, Dawn Savant.
Filmography
Film appearances Year Title Role Notes 1984 Swing Shift Actor 1985 Secret Admirer Boy Teen Wolf Brad 1986 Trick or Treat Tim Hainey 1987 The Hanoi Hilton Ashby 1988 Masquerade Mike McGill 1989 Paint It Black Eric Hinsley 1990 Red Surf Attila Shaking the Tree Michael 1993 Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence Dr. Peter Myerson 1998 Godzilla Sergeant O'Neal 2000 Dropping Out Doctor 2001 The One Cop Uncredited 2006 All You've Got Sam McDonald Television appearances Year Title Role Notes 1985 Cagney and Lacey Dwayne Patterson Episode: Violation 1986 Hotel Elliot Jessup Episode: Scapegoat Alfred Hitchcock Presents Joey Medwick Episode: Road Hog 1986–1987 Knots Landing Young Mack Mackenzie 7 episodes 1987 The Facts of Life Dwayne Episode: A Winter's Tale Stingray Cdt. Thomas O'Conner Episode: Night Maneuvers 1988 In the Heat of the Night Scott LaPierre Episodes: Pilot Pt I and II 1990 China Beach Richard Episode: The Thanks of a Grateful Nation The Knife and Gun Club Dr. Barrow TV Movie Jake and the Fatman John Bronski Episode: God Bless the Child 1991 Aftermath: A Test of Love Jeff TV Movie 1992 Columbo Detective Dennis Mulrooney Episode: No Time to Die Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story Deputy Sheriff Ted Hinton TV Movie 1992–1998 Melrose Place Matt Fielding Series Regular
162 episodes1995 Burke's Law Actor Episode: Who Killed the World's Greatest Chef? Fight for Justice: The Nancy Conn Story Richard Mark Ellard TV Movie 1996 Terminal Dr. Sean O'Grady TV Movie 1998 Love Boat: The Next Wave Josh Walters Episode: Smooth Sailing The Outer Limits Kel Episode: The Hunt 1999 Profiler Toby Watson Episode: Inheritance A Face to Kill For Virgil TV Movie First Daughter Grant Coleman TV Movie 2000 Harsh Realm Sergeant Sommers Episode: Kein Ausgang First Target Grant Coleman TV Movie 2001 That's Life J.T.'s Cousin Episode: Or What's a Heaven For? The District Jeffrey Riverton Episode: To Serve and Protect Family Law Harold Raines Episode: Sacrifices 2002 Firefly Commander Harken Episode: Bushwhacked JAG Navy Seals Commander Episode: Dangerous Game First Shot Grant Coleman TV Movie According to Jim Rick Episode: The Bachelor 2004 24 Craig Phillips 4 episodes The Guardian Eric Kane Episode: Legacy Faultline Prof. Anthony McAllister TV Movie NYPD Blue Jason Foster Episode: Chatty Chatty Bang Bang NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Father Larry Clannon Episode: The Weak Link Nip/Tuck Joel Gideon Episode: Joel Gideon CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Paul Brady Episode: Swap Meet 2004–2012 Desperate Housewives Tom Scavo Series Regular
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 2006
Nominated— Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 2007
Nominated— Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 2008
Nominated— Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 20092008 What Color is Love? Peter Marcheson TV Movie External links
Categories:- 1964 births
- Actors from California
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American people of French descent
- Living people
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Screen Actors Guild Award winners
- People from Burbank, California
- People from the San Fernando Valley
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