When 'American Pie' happened, I was so lucky to get that opportunity and I just tried to do a good job in that genre. But the films that inspired me as a kid were, like, Malcolm McDowall in 'A Clockwork Orange.' He was my hero.

He is best known for playing the role of Steve Stifler in the American Pie series. For his supporting role in the first film Scott was paid only $8000. He made an appearance in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as a guitar-playing animal rights activist and has a starring part as a police officer in Southland Tales where he re-unites with fellow actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with whom he had previously worked in The Rundown.

He also played roles in the films Final Destination Road Trip Dude Where's My Car? Evolution Bulletproof Monk The Rundown The Dukes of Hazzard Role Models Cop Out and Goon. He is best known for playing the role of Steve Stifler in the American Pie series. Seann William Scott (born October 3 1976) is an American actor and comedian.