Scott Hamilton Bairstow, a Canadian-born American actor, was born on April 23, 1970, and has garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in various television series. His most notable roles include playing the character of "Newt Call" in the critically acclaimed Lonesome Dove series in Canada, as well as portraying "Ned Grayson" in the popular American television drama series, Party of Five.
Born in the charming town of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, Bairstow was raised by his parents, Douglas and Diane Bairstow, who were both accomplished professional classical musicians.