Scott Segall
Scott Segall’s acting credits might not be splashed across every billboard in Hollywood, but the guy’s got some serious range tucked into his filmography. Starting off in “Murder, She Wrote” back in 1984—yeah, that classic crime show with Angela Lansbury solving murders like she’s just running errands—Segall popped up in a world where everyone, for some reason, keeps dropping dead in a sleepy town. Fast forward a bit and you’ll spot him in “Ladies in Waiting” (1995), which is…well, not exactly the kind of flick you bring home to grandma, but it’s got its own charm. The movie dives into the everyday grind and messiness of young women working as waitresses, dealing with customers who really should tip better, and trying to figure out life, love, and everything in between. People underestimate how messy and hilarious that restaurant world can be—this movie leans into it, and Segall’s presence adds a little spice to the whole thing.
Then there’s “Unreel: A True Hollywood Story” from 2001, which sounds like it’s poking fun at Hollywood itself—because let’s be real, that place needs a good roast every now and then. The film takes a satirical jab at the industry, with Segall playing along in a story that’s both a love letter and an eye roll to showbiz. Doesn’t matter if he’s in the background or front and center, Segall brings a vibe that feels familiar but never boring. He’s one of those faces where you go, “Hey, I know that guy!” even if you can’t quite place where from.