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- Jeffrey Scott Basham was born outside Chicago, Illinois, and raised in metropolitan Detroit.
Jeffrey Scott Basham received formal training at the California Institute of the Arts, receiving his BFA in 2013 and later attending The Groundlings School in Los Angeles. In 2018, Basham was admitted off the waitlist at The Juilliard School for their Master of Fine Arts in Drama but ultimately did not attend.
His first film appearance was in Gran Torino (2008) under the direction of Clint Eastwood. In 2011, he received recognition for his role in Haaris Baiig's lauded thriller Residual Imprint (2012). He has most notably worked alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins, portraying non-human creatures, usually via heavy make-up and visual effects for WestWorld (2017).
In 2013, Basham played 'Max' in Martin Sherman's BENT - which He also executive produced under the esteemed direction of Fran Bennett while at CalArts. The show received the diversity Grant and all other applicable institutional awards. Other regional theater credits include Hamlet in Hamlet, Marc Antony in Julius Ceasar, and Basham, who also directed a queer adaptation of the House of Yes by Wendy Macleod. Basham appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2012) after a triumphant set at the world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood, where he would present the same set at Caroline's on Broadway in Times Square.
Jeffrey Scott Basham is also an accomplished producer, winning an International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries as part of the executive producing team for the French Drama "Don't Leave Me," originally titled "Ne m'abandonne pas" 2016. Basham speaks French fluently after being a foreign exchange student in France when he was 15. He would later work as a Model in Paris and other world fashion markets, eventually landing an exclusive fragrance contract with CK Fragrances and Calvin Klein Underwear in 2016.
In 2017, he appeared in several films, including Suburbicon, directed by George Clooney, with Matt Damon and Julianne Moore, and How to be a Latin Lover, directed by Ken Marino, with Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe and Raquel Welch. However, Basham's most memorable film experience was working with movement choreographer and motion capture artists Terry Notary and Andy Sirkus. Basham loved transforming and capturing visual FX using motion capture technology and how he was entirely transformed into a silver-back gorilla for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).
In 2019, Basham would start Alchemy Motion Pictures, LLC which is in the business of developing, financing, producing, and distributing commercial film and television content worldwide and works in collaboration with other production companies, studios, and agencies in the development, financing, production, and distribution of film and television projects, and also intends to provide co-financing to projects through either equity financing, debt financing, subsidies, and distribution financing and a combination thereof of diverse and inclusive independent filmmakers and their respective endeavors. Alchemy Motion Pictures has production deals with A24, Neon Rated, RSA Films and Paramount Digital Entertainment. AMP is a Cartel subsidiary headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and London, England.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Publicist - Born on the outskirts of Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the metropolitan vibrance of Detroit, Jeffrey Scott Basham has carved a niche for himself in acting and filmmaking. With a rich educational background from the California Institute of the Arts, where he earned his BFA in 2013, to his comedic training at The Groundlings School in Los Angeles, Basham's foundation in the performing arts is solid. His potential was further recognized when he was admitted off the waitlist to The Juilliard School's Master of Fine Arts in Drama program in 2018, a testament to his talent. However, he ultimately chose not to attend.
Basham's screen career was ignited with a debut in Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" (2008), setting the stage for a trajectory filled with diverse and challenging roles. His portrayal in Haaris Baiig's thriller "Residual Imprint" (2012) garnered critical acclaim, showcasing his ability to delve into complex characters quickly. Basham's remarkable versatility shone through his work alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins in "WestWorld" (2017), where he embodied non-human creatures, a testament to his skill in adopting heavy make-up and visual effects to bring characters to life.
In the theatre realm, Basham's portrayal of 'Max' in Martin Sherman's "BENT" at CalArts, under the direction of Fran Bennett, was not only a performance role but also an executive production endeavor, earning the show significant accolades, including the diversity Grant. His regional theater credits are impressive, featuring roles as Hamlet in "Hamlet," Marc Antony in "Julius Caesar," and a directorial stint in a queer adaptation of Wendy Macleod's "The House of Yes."
Basham's charm and wit also captured audiences on television, with memorable appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (2012) and a celebrated set at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, later presented at Caroline's on Broadway in Times Square.
Transitioning into production, Basham achieved international recognition as an executive producer for the French Drama "Don't Leave Me" ("Ne m'abandonne pas") (2016), which won an International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries. Fluent in French, Basham's linguistic skills and modeling experience in Paris have added to his multifaceted career, including an exclusive fragrance contract with CK Fragrances and Calvin Klein Underwear in 2016.
His recent ventures include founding Alchemy Motion Pictures, LLC, in 2019, focusing on developing, financing, producing, and distributing film and television content globally. The company's collaboration with major studios like A24, Neon Rated, RSA Films, and Paramount Digital Entertainment underscores Basham's influence in the industry. Notably, Alchemy Motion Pictures played a crucial role in the production and foreign sales execution of "Nomadland" (2020), contributing to its multiple Oscar wins.
Jeffrey Scott Basham's journey from the suburbs of Chicago to the global film and television stage is a narrative of relentless passion, versatile talent, and a commitment to storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Publicist
- SpouseWilliam Ruibal(February 2, 2024 - present)
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Pronounshe/him
- Sexual orientationGay
- Race / EthnicityMiddle Eastern / North African, White
- Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identityAmerican, Israeli, Jewish
- He won an International Emmy Award for producing the French-made-for-TV film "Don't Leave Me," in which he made a cameo. Jeffrey Scott Basham speaks fluent french, Spanish, and English.
- Jeffrey Scott Basham worked on the producing team for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021, "Nomadland," as the production coordinator. Alchemy Motion Pictures, LLC represented the foreign sales agent, unaware their production coordinator had founded the company a year before.
- Basham was the Production Coordinator for the 2021 Academy Award-winning film Nomadland and was awarded an Oscar Statuette for his contribution to the film's success. Unbeknownst to the producing team. Basham founded Alchemy Motion Pictures, LLC, which worked as a Foreign Sales Agent for the film, collaborating with the Walt Disney Company.
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