Scott Michael Foster is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Captain John Paul "Cappie" Jones in the ABC Family comedy-drama series Greek (2007–11), Leo Hendrie in the ABC Family drama Chasing Life (2014–15) and as Nathaniel Plimpton III in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2017–19). Foster has also had recurring roles on Californication (2012), Halt and Catch Fire (2014), Once Upon a Time (2014), and You (2021).

Early life Foster was born in Winfield, Illinois, at Central DuPage Hospital. He has two sisters. He later moved to Highland Village, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, where he became interested in acting as early as elementary school. He went to Briarhill Middle School, and later attended Edward S. Marcus High School where he was involved in theater until he graduated in 2003. He attended Collin College for one semester with a focus on acting, but soon left his studies to pursue a professional career in that field. He plays guitar and is the lead singer of his indie rock band "Siren's Eye". They released their first EP on iTunes, entitled "Red Room" on 15 December 2009.

Career Foster appeared in the small indie film The Horrible Flowers, before landing the regular role in the ABC Family comedy-drama series, Greek. The series ran from 2007 to 2011. During his days on Greek, Foster also had the leading role in the independent film, Teenage Dirtbag.The New York Times Movies He later guest-starred on Law & Order: LA, Melissa & Joey, Friends with Benefits, The Closer, and Parenthood.

In 2012, Foster had recurring roles in the fifth season of Showtime comedy-drama series, Californication, and short-lived ABC paranormal horror series, The River. In 2013, he had the regular role in another short-lived ABC series, Zero Hour opposite Anthony Edwards and Carmen Ejogo. In 2014, Foster had recurring roles in AMC period drama, Halt and Catch Fire, and later in that year began appearing in the ABC Family drama series, Chasing Life as a love interest for the lead character. Also in 2014, he played the role of Kristoff in the fourth season of ABC fantasy series, Once Upon a Time.

In 2015, Foster began starring in the ABC prime time television soap opera, Blood & Oil alongside Don Johnson and Amber Valletta. In 2015, he was listed one of Variety’s "10 Actors to Watch".

In 2017, Foster began appearing as Nathaniel Plimpton III on the CW comedy-musical series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

In January 2021, it was announced that Foster had been cast in the recurring role of Ryan Goodwin on the third season of the Netflix thriller series You.

In 2023, he played the main character's boyfriend Paul in the Netflix interactive romcom film Choose Love.

Personal life From 2008 to 2013, Foster was in a relationship with actress Laura Prepon.

Since 2019, Foster has been in a relationship with actress Carson Fagerbakke, daughter of actor Bill Fagerbakke. They became engaged in December 2024. The couple married on August 1, 2026 at Berkeley Castle in England.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 The Horrible Flowers Billy 2009 Teenage Dirtbag Thayer Mangeres 2010 Ashley's Ashes Kern 2014 The Pact 2 Officer Meyer 2015 Must Feed and Water Alex Short film 2016 My Dead Boyfriend Howard 2019 5 Years Apart Andrew Russo 2020 The Boy Behind the Door Officer Steward 2023 Choose Love Paul Swartz Netflix film

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Brandon Episode: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" 2007 Women's Murder Club Milo Bishop Episode: "Blind Dates and Bleeding Hearts" 2007–2011 Greek Cappie Main role, 74 episodes 2008 Quarterlife Jed Berland Recurring role, 3 episodes 2011 Parenthood Gary Episodes: "Taking the Leap" and "Slipping Away" 2011 Law & Order: LA Roger Episode: "Runyon Canyon" 2011Melissa & Joey George Recurring role, 3 episodes 2011Friends with Benefits Daniel Episode: "The Benefit of Friends" 2012 Californication Tyler Recurring role, 10 episodes 2012The River Jonas Recurring role, 5 episodes 2012 The Closer Luke Episode: "Armed Response" 2013Zero Hour Arron Martin Main role, 13 episodes 2014 Halt and Catch Fire Hunt Whitmarsh Recurring role, 7 episodes 2014–2015 Chasing Life Leo Hendrie Recurring role, 26 episodes 2014 Once Upon a Time Kristoff Recurring role, 9 episodes 2015 Blood & Oil Wick Briggs Main role 2017–2019 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Nathaniel Plimpton III Recurring role (season 2); main role (seasons 3 and 4) 2019 In the Key of Love Jake Colby Hallmark Movie 2021 You Ryan Goodwin Recurring role, 5 episodes 2021 Love, for Real Luke TV movie 2021 Chicago P.D. Transit Worker Episode: "The Right Thing" 2023 Not Dead Yet James Episode: "Not Feeling It Yet"2025 Return to Office Tom Cole/Mr. Tuesday Hallmark Channel Movie

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