Douglas Peter Savant is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Matt Fielding in the Fox prime-time soap opera Melrose Place (1992–1999) and as Tom Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012).
Savant began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in guest roles on several television shows, including Married… with Children, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Party of Five. In 1992, he was cast as Matt Fielding in Melrose Place.
Matt was a gay social worker who was one of the first openly gay characters on a primetime soap opera. Savant’s portrayal of Matt was praised by critics and fans alike, and he won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in 1994.
In 2004, Savant was cast as Tom Scavo in Desperate Housewives. Tom was a stay-at-home dad who was married to Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman). Savant’s performance as Tom was praised by critics and fans alike, and he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2005.
What is Doug Savant doing now?
Doug Savant is still acting and directing. He has appeared in several television shows and films since Desperate Housewives ended in 2012. In 2016, he starred in the web series The Bay, and he has also appeared in the films The Perfect Score (2004), Godzilla (1998), and Trick or Treat (1986).
Savant is also a director. He has directed several episodes of The Bay, and he also directed the film The Perfect Score.
In addition to his acting and directing work, Savant is also a philanthropist. He is a spokesperson for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and he has also worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.