Scout Taylor-Compton

Born February 21, 1989 · Long Beach, California, USA

Scout Taylor-Compton (born February 21, 1989) is an American actress, film producer, director, and screenwriter. She began her career as a child actor, making her Hollywood film debut in 13 Going on 30 (2004) and having recurring roles on the WB television series Gilmore Girls (2001–2004) and Charmed (2003–2006). Taylor-Compton received mainstream recognition for her starring role as Laurie Strode in the horror films Halloween (2007) and Halloween II (2009).