Openly homosexual, he, in reference to being the only gay member of The Kids in the Hall (1988), would often say "Hi, I'm Scott Thompson, and yes, I'm the fag".
Threw the Ceremonial First Pitch on the Toronto Blue Jays "Pride Day"
on June 23 2005 as part of Toronto's Gay Pride Week.
A survivor of the controversial, 1975 shooting at his junior high in
Brampton, was partly influenced to partake acting; when interviewed by
the CBC in 2007.
Gave frank views on his life experiences, both good and dark, for the CBC aired documentary Who Do You Think You Are? (2007). Dec 6, 2007. (December 2007)
Graduated from Brampton Centennial Secondary School.