Interview With A Mustache:

An Exclusive Sit-Down With Actor Scott Watson's Mustache for Movember

We Welcome Another Iconic

Actor Mustache To the

Mustache Legends Of Hollywood:

Mr. Scott Watson's Mustache.

Interviewer: With so many monumental mustaches featured on film history’s furry wall of fame, how do you feel about the hallowed ranks you are about to join? 

Scott's Mustache: At the top of the famous mustache mountain, Sam Elliott really stands alone. That mustache IS the rugged west, the original Chevron.  as we say in the facial hair.

If Sam Elliot is at the peak of mustache mountain, Tom Selleck is right behind him. The Selleck Magnum. Can you imagine if he has ended up playing Indiana Jones what that could have done for the mustache community, especially during the drought of the 90’s. 

Burt Reynolds has to be in the top 5. Groucho Marx would be a sho-in for a prime spot, but believe it or not Groucho used mustache enhancement (you didn’t hear that from me.) I think I’d go with Clark Gable instead for his golden age pencil stache. 

Then there is the original mighty mustache man himself, Theodore Roosevelt. I’ve heard Teddy’s mustache ran twenty miles a day and split an arrow right now the center with another arrow. 

I’ve helped Scott play Teddy Roosevelt several times in fact. Honestly, I’ve been instrumental in all of Scott’s roles since he was 23 years old and grew me for the second time. 

We won’t talk about the version of myself when Scott was 21. I was so patchy and sad, I thought I was so cool but I was a joke. The confidence of youth, right? 

A ‘Stache of Comedic Proportions

Interviewer: Speaking of jokes, you’ve got a bit of a flair for the comedic, don’t you? 

Scott's Mustache: I taught Scott everything he knows about comedic timing. And with such legendary mustaches of comedy like Ron Swanson and Ron Burgandy and Ron at our local CVS we were in the right place at the right time. And our most secret weapon? I’m bright red, baby. With me, Scott can really channel his inner Ginger which is great for both comedy and tragedy. 

Mustaches Throughout History

Interviewer: You and Scott often find yourself in period pieces which require big, bold mustaches. What era of mustache do you find yourself drawn to the most? 

Scott's Mustache:.The 1970’s and 1980’s were really the golden age for mustaches, but a funky disco Chevron mustache also plays surprisingly well for Theodore Roosevelt or fits right into the old west like Al Swearengen from Deadwood.

Movember Pride: Standing for Men’s Health

Interviewer: Movember is all about supporting men’s health. How do you feel about being part of the campaign?

Scott's Mustache: There are many brave men who grow mustaches for Movemeber that are my real inspiration. You never know until you grow if a mustache is going to complete your face or add you to a neighborhood watch list. I’ve seen some men brave through Movember mustaches that in some countries are illegal, but they do it for the greater good. 

For a permanent mustache like myself, Movemeber is more about taking a breath and really getting back in touch with myself and my two closest friends, Scott, and Scott’s upper lip. 

Who Is That Actor With A Mustache In Every Commercial.

Interviewer: You and Scott have been in some amazing commercials these past years, including a big Grammarly Commercial in an office where you were both mostly submerged in water. What is it about the mustache that draws commercial casting directors and clients in? 

Scott's Mustache: There’s an everyman appeal to a man with a mustache which Scott and I call the “Ned Flanders” effect. A clean shaven man walking down the street whistling to himself might make you cross the street, but a mustachioed man whistling a jaunty tool is suddenly rustic and lyrical. 

Interviewer: There has been a big influx of men with dad bods and mustaches in commercials these past few years, do you think you and Scott’s work inspired them? And do you feel supported and supportive by other members of the mustache community, or is there jealousy there that you had to struggle so long break through the glass stache in hollywood while these modern mustaches have it so much easier? 

Scott's Mustache: It’s easy to be resentful of any younger generation in your field, mustache or otherwise, that didn’t have to fight for their seat at the table. But working as an actor, especially a mustache actor in commercials where you’re always being snipped and trimmed, is never easy for anyone. I’m happy if my struggles helped blaze a path for younger mustaches to follow and always try to be supportive of the community.  

From Wilford Brimley to John Waters to modern mustaches. 

Interviewer: What do you think of modern mustache trends and styles compared to when you first started working in the biz.

Scott's Mustache: the first professional Mustache I ever met in person was Wilford Brimley. It was Halloween. He was shopping at Zabar’s in the Upper West Side of New York City when my Mom spotted him through the window and told me to go get my hat signed. 

I got about halfway to Wilford Brimleyinh when he turned suddenly to look at me, mustache at full strength, and slowly shook his head. I was too dumbfounded to respond, so I blurted out “Do they sell whole pineapples here then ran as fast as I could Towards my Mom.

Mustaches Of The Moment: Ron Burgundy and Nick Offerman

Interviewer: What was the first acting job you booked? Was it  commercial, theater, Film?  

Scott's Mustache: My first big acting role was for a true crime TV show called “Wives With Knives.” Pretty meat and potatoes stuff, but I was soooo excited to be on camera!!

What Makes a Mustache Memorable? 

Confidence 100% is the most important thing. With enough confidence you can really do anything. 

Scott Watson’s

Signature ‘Stache: 

A Symbol of Movember

This Movember, Scott Watson’s mustache is more than just a statement. 

It’s a tribute to the power of facial hair to start important conversations about men’s health, and a call to embrace both the fun and the impact of a well-groomed ‘stache.

So stay safe and soft out there everyone and let’s keep this Movember rollin rollin rollin across the finish line!