Scott Valentine was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York and first discovered acting at age five doing plays in his parents' garage. He appeared in a few high school plays, but didn't pursue acting as a career until his second semester of college. He moved to New York City and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he completed the school's three-year program in a year and a half. He held a few odd jobs such as short order cook and researcher for a publishing firm, and he won a few roles off-off Broadway. He signed a contract for a daytime soap and was about to screen test for a role in the feature film, "Lords of Discipline" but was accidently hit by a truck on September 17, 1981. After three years of convalescing, he left New York for Los Angeles where he landed the part of Nick Moore on the hit series, _"Family Ties" .
Featured in May 1988 edition of "Playgirl" magazine.
Attended Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, New York.
Has a son with Kym named Trevin John Valentine (b. May 8th 1986 in Los Angeles).
He made guest appearances on both "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and "Superman" .
