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Scott McGinnis
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Scott McGinnis (b. November 19, 1958 in Glendale, California) is an American actor and director. He has starred in both films and television. McGinnis is best known by Star Trek fans as Mr. Adventure in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, where his character worked with Lt. Uhura in the Spacedock transporter room. His character stated that he wanted some action and later received it when Uhura forced him into the closet at gunpoint.
Scott's first feature film was in the film The Viking Queen (1983) in which he appeared uncredited. Other appearances include Wacko (1983), Joysticks (1983), Making the Grade (1984) (which also features "Wacko" co-star and comedian Andrew Dice Clay), Secret Admirer (1985) and Odd Jobs (1986).
McGinnis appeared in several television movies and had a role on the TV series Operation Petticoat as Seaman Dixon from 1978-1979. His last television appearance was in the TV movie Shadow Hunter. He has also directed individual television episodes, including Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, Angel and The Jersey. Feature film directoral credits include Last Gasp and Caroline at Midnight.