Scott Borden(I)
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Scott Borden is a multifaceted actor, writer and podcaster known for his role as MasterCard's Priceless "Dancing Intern," which reached 300 million viewers during the Super Bowl, Academy Awards, and Grammy Awards. He made a memorable return in 2025 to the Super Bowl in director Ben Affleck's star-studded DunKings 2: The Movie. Borden appears as Max Greenfield's schlubby pal Howard in Mindy Kaling's hit new Netflix basketball comedy Running Point, starring Kate Hudson.
His recent work includes portraying ZOA Energy's "Fist Bump Guy" opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in the megastar's popular "Big Dwayne Energy" campaign. Borden played Jamie Foxx's clueless neighbor, Chad Connolly, in the Academy Award winner's sitcom Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me, guested on Liza Koshy half hour comedy "Liza on Demand", and appeared as Kyra Sedgwick's klutzy cameraman on the ABC drama Ten Days in the Valley. Other national ad campaigns include Capital One's iconic 'What's in Your Wallet?' with Alec Baldwin and Charles Barkley, as well as campaigns for AT&T, Bacardi, BellSouth, the NFL, and the Centre Partners Management chain of restaurants.
Borden expanded his creative reach with his recent award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim's comedy classic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. which ran at Los Angeles' historic Barnsdall Art Park. The limited engagement received six Broadway World Award nominations (including Best Musical, Best Ensemble, as well as Best Performer in a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Borden), taking home the award for Best Special Event. A familiar face in Southern California theater, Borden has appeared in nearly 30 regional productions, earning a reputation for high-energy comedic performances. His experimental musical Exposing Myself ran for 12 weeks at the Comedy Central Stage, with LA Weekly praising it as "hilarious, wildly imaginative, and hysterically offensive." The review also highlighted Borden's sharp, self-deprecating humor, calling him "a lovable schnook hero with tremendous skill."
During the pandemic, Borden launched the popular virtual play-reading series Sunday Play Days, offering actors across the country opportunities to stay working through live-streamed events. His short films have been featured in festivals nationwide, and his work has garnered appearances on platforms such as BuzzFeed, Good Day Live, Entertainment Tonight, The Huffington Post, and NBC Nightly News. He is also a frequent guest on various comedy and political podcasts.
Borden's new variety show-infused podcast, The Lovable Lunatic (@LoveLoonPod), will debut in Spring 2025, blending satirical commentary, frank conversation, scripted comedy, and anecdotal road trips. With a mix of irreverence, wit, and vulnerability, the 'shiny new showpod' explores the healing power of humor in a fresh and entertaining format. In addition to his new podcast venture, Borden is workshopping new live material with plans for a full-length autobiographical comedy project, a "loose sequel" to Exposing Myself.
Press Quotes:
. "Hilarious and wildly imaginative... Borden, our lovable schnook hero, demonstrates tremendous skill as a comedic performer, rapidly firing off sly one-liners and crisply portraying his character with a sharp, self-deprecating humor like a Matthew Perry-Jack Black hybrid." (LA Weekly)
. "Borden turns in a totally pleasing and funny performance with his energetic and refreshing take on the material and his character." (The Orange County Daily Pilot)
. "Scott Borden does a rousing job, delivering a plucky performance that manages to be both funny and touching." (The Los Angeles Times)
. "Scott Borden's comedic timing and improvisational skills are sights to behold." (Cheers! Magazine)
. "A versatile, natural performer with a keen ear for comedy and total command of his audience." (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
. "Scott Borden steals the show and never gives it back. He offers both skill and comic timing, and you will laugh long and guiltlessly." (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
His recent work includes portraying ZOA Energy's "Fist Bump Guy" opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in the megastar's popular "Big Dwayne Energy" campaign. Borden played Jamie Foxx's clueless neighbor, Chad Connolly, in the Academy Award winner's sitcom Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me, guested on Liza Koshy half hour comedy "Liza on Demand", and appeared as Kyra Sedgwick's klutzy cameraman on the ABC drama Ten Days in the Valley. Other national ad campaigns include Capital One's iconic 'What's in Your Wallet?' with Alec Baldwin and Charles Barkley, as well as campaigns for AT&T, Bacardi, BellSouth, the NFL, and the Centre Partners Management chain of restaurants.
Borden expanded his creative reach with his recent award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim's comedy classic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. which ran at Los Angeles' historic Barnsdall Art Park. The limited engagement received six Broadway World Award nominations (including Best Musical, Best Ensemble, as well as Best Performer in a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Borden), taking home the award for Best Special Event. A familiar face in Southern California theater, Borden has appeared in nearly 30 regional productions, earning a reputation for high-energy comedic performances. His experimental musical Exposing Myself ran for 12 weeks at the Comedy Central Stage, with LA Weekly praising it as "hilarious, wildly imaginative, and hysterically offensive." The review also highlighted Borden's sharp, self-deprecating humor, calling him "a lovable schnook hero with tremendous skill."
During the pandemic, Borden launched the popular virtual play-reading series Sunday Play Days, offering actors across the country opportunities to stay working through live-streamed events. His short films have been featured in festivals nationwide, and his work has garnered appearances on platforms such as BuzzFeed, Good Day Live, Entertainment Tonight, The Huffington Post, and NBC Nightly News. He is also a frequent guest on various comedy and political podcasts.
Borden's new variety show-infused podcast, The Lovable Lunatic (@LoveLoonPod), will debut in Spring 2025, blending satirical commentary, frank conversation, scripted comedy, and anecdotal road trips. With a mix of irreverence, wit, and vulnerability, the 'shiny new showpod' explores the healing power of humor in a fresh and entertaining format. In addition to his new podcast venture, Borden is workshopping new live material with plans for a full-length autobiographical comedy project, a "loose sequel" to Exposing Myself.
Press Quotes:
. "Hilarious and wildly imaginative... Borden, our lovable schnook hero, demonstrates tremendous skill as a comedic performer, rapidly firing off sly one-liners and crisply portraying his character with a sharp, self-deprecating humor like a Matthew Perry-Jack Black hybrid." (LA Weekly)
. "Borden turns in a totally pleasing and funny performance with his energetic and refreshing take on the material and his character." (The Orange County Daily Pilot)
. "Scott Borden does a rousing job, delivering a plucky performance that manages to be both funny and touching." (The Los Angeles Times)
. "Scott Borden's comedic timing and improvisational skills are sights to behold." (Cheers! Magazine)
. "A versatile, natural performer with a keen ear for comedy and total command of his audience." (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
. "Scott Borden steals the show and never gives it back. He offers both skill and comic timing, and you will laugh long and guiltlessly." (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
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