Scott Froschauer | |
Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, US |
Nationality: | American |
Alma Mater: | Syracuse University |
Style: | Multimedia, fabrication |
Movement: | Public art |
Scott Froschauer is an American artist, sculptor, and key grip. He is primarily known for his public art installations,[1] especially those that modify traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street.[2] [3] Highly regarded for his large-scale art installations at Burning Man,[4] Froschauer's work was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the 2018 No Spectators exhibition.[5] [6]
Scott Froschauer was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in theoretical linguistics, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1994.[7]
Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry,[8] working on films including (1997) and television series such as Bobby Kennedy for President (2018).[9]
Froschauer has become known for creating fake street signs that echo messages of peace and happiness,[10] which are welcomed by cities and communities to be viewed by the public.[11] His public art installations have been installed to be viewed for free in Los Angeles,[12] West Hollywood,[13] Glendale,[14] Laguna Beach,[15] Palm Springs,[16] Houston, and DeLand, Florida.[17]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1995 | The Tin Soldier | grip | TV movie | |
1995 | Dillinger and Capone | grip | ||
1995 | Stripteaser | grip | ||
1995 | Suspect Device | key grip | TV movie | |
1995 | Sawbones | electrician | TV movie | |
1995 | Black Scorpion | grip | TV movie | |
1995 | Donor Unknown | grip | TV movie; as Scott Froschouer | |
1996 | Flipping | dolly grip | as Scott Freschauer | |
1996 | Black Rose of Harlem | key grip | ||
1996 | The Dentist | additional grip | ||
1996 | Curdled | key grip: Los Angeles | ||
1996 | Uncle Sam | dolly grip | ||
1996 | Head of the Family | best boy grip | as Scott Froscharer | |
1996 | The Cherokee Kid | grip | TV movie | |
1996 | Alone in the Woods | best boy grip | ||
1997 | The Beneficiary | dolly grip | TV movie | |
1997 | The House of Yes | grip | as Scott Froschover | |
1997 | Dog Watch | dolly grip | ||
1997 | ||||
1997 | The Shadow Men | grip | ||
1997 | Against the Law | dolly grip / key grip | ||
1998 | Permanent Midnight | dolly grip | as Scott Froschouer | |
1998 | The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly | company grip / dolly grip: live action | as Scott Froschaver | |
2000 | Le Boo | key grip | music video | |
2004 | Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures | key grip: Elvira host wrap crew | TV movie | |
2006 | Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp | best boy grip | TV special; as Scott Froschaur | |
2006 | Pablo Francisco Ouch! Live from San Jose | key grip | TV special | |
2009 | Crash Course | key grip | TV series, one episode | |
2011 | Scream Awards 2011 | key grip | TV special | |
2013 | grip | uncredited | ||
2011–2014 | Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) | key grip / grip | TV series, 31 episodes | |
2015 | Tap World | gaffer | ||
2016 | The Eighties | gaffer | TV miniseries, 7 episodes | |
2017 | The Dark Side of the Sun | assistant camera | TV movie | |
2018 | Ugly Delicious | grip | TV series, 2 episodes | |
2018 | Bobby Kennedy for President | gaffer | TV miniseries, 4 episodes | |
2019 | Lorena | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes | |
2021 | Lincoln: Divided We Stand | grip | TV miniseries, 3 episodes | |
2023 | American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |