Trivia

Once put a spike through his arm during a dangerous illusion gone wrong in his magic act. After freeing himself from some binds too late, Jonathan fell straight down onto the bed of spikes.

Is four minutes older than his twin.

Was once married but later divorced. He still considers his ex-wife a friend and does not often discuss her out of respect for her privacy.

Has volunteered with twin brother, Drew Scott, in the Oncology ward at the Children's Hospital in Calgary, making children smile with his magical talent.

Has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians for around 20 years.

Modeled for over 7 years, including undergarments.

Formerly one of the world's youngest international illusionists.

Started his first business at the young age of 7 where he made decorative hangers and sold thousands of them locally. The product became so popular that a company out of Japan started buying them to sell at 'American Paraphernalia' shops. This sparked Jonathan's entrepreneur ways.

While filming Karma Inc. (2010), Jonathan went out in full costume to run an errand and the camera crews followed to film a spoof of Criss Angel Mindfreak (2005) while Jonathan performed random magic tricks at the mall.

Was Josh Hartnett double in Resurrecting the Champ (2007), even though Jonathan is several inches taller.

Part of a country pop boy band with brothers in late teens.

Favorite food is sushi and claims he would "throw a ring away on a girl who can make sushi".

13 time Canadian Karate Champion, 9 time BC Martial Arts champion.

Is a 2nd Degree black belt in Karate and was a Canadian National Karate champion for several years.

Both Drew Scott and Jonathan were members of a children's choir.

Owns a real estate investment company and brokerage named Scott Real Estate Inc.

Identical twin brother is actor Drew Scott.

Has a collection of antique swords. Bought his first three swords at age 10, while on a family trip to Scotland; two broad swords and a Claymore (types of swords used in the movie Braveheart (1995)). Collection also includes a Japanese samurai & katana swords, a Spanish Toledo blade, a bayonet from World War I, and many others.

His father, Jim Scott, worked in the film industry as an Actor and Assistant Director until shortly after Jonathan and brother, Drew Scott, were born. He decided to give up his career in the industry to focus on being a good father.

Was once recruited by Mensa.

Grew up on a horse ranch and started riding at the age of 3.

Is an entrepreneur with several successful companies in the areas of Real Estate, Technology and TV/Film.

Studied acting & drama at the University of Calgary.

Was voted one of Entertainment Tonight's 2011 Hottest Canadian TV Bachelors alongside Cory Monteith, Gregory Smith, Justin Chatwin, and twin brother Drew Scott.

Has performed various Illusions and stunts included vanishing from one location to the top of another skyscraper in Vancouver.

Wrote and produced his very first film in high school, A Summer Affair, at the young age of 16.

Formerly ranked 3rd best stage magician by the PCAM in North America.

Became childhood friends with Tyler Labine, when Labine moved from Ontario to British Columbia. Later the pair worked together on Breaker High (1997) (also starring Ryan Gosling).

Jonathan is the middle of three brothers. Two years younger than James Daniel. Four minutes older than twin brother Andrew.

Identical Twin brother is actor/producer Drew Scott.

Jonathan studied acting at the Company of Rogues Actor's Studio in Calgary, Alberta.

Engaged to actress Zooey Deschanel [August 14, 2023].

Net worth with his brother is between $5 and 10 million. [May 2017].

Brother-in-law of Linda Phan.

Endorsed Hillary Clinton. [March 2016].