Timothy Scott

Timothy Scott Schnell, aka Timothy Scott, was an American dancer, singer, and performer, best known for his role as Mistoffelees in the original Broadway cast of Cats. He died of AIDS related illness on February 24, 1998.

Personal Life
Timothy Scott was born in Morton Grove, Illinois to parents Richard and Rosemary. He had a long-term relationship with film editor Norman Buckley until his death in their Los Angeles home in 1998.

Career
Timothy's career began at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Company, where he was in the chorus for South Pacific and Fiddler on the Roof. He was in the first international company of A Chorus Line, playing the role of Mark in the New York company until 1978. He had his Broadway debut the same year in King of Hearts at the age of 23. He then toured with Dancin' in the first national company. In 1980, he toured Europe with mime duo Shields and Yarnell.

In 1982, he was cast as Mistoffelees in the original Broadway cast of Cats, which he starred in until 1984.

He has appeared on film in Baryshnikov in Hollywood, Laverne and Shirley, Captain EO, Annie, A Chorus Line and a 1981 Dr. Pepper commericial.