Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton, born Desariee Starr Compton on February 21, 1989, is an American actress known for her work in the horror genre. She gained recognition for her role as Laurie Strode in the 2007 remake of Halloween and its 2009 sequel. In addition to horror, Taylor-Compton portrayed musician Lita Ford in the biographical drama film The Runaways (2010). With a background in the horror genre, she had no qualms about growing up around her father, who was a mortician. Taylor-Compton began her acting career in 1998 and has since appeared in various television shows and films. She also had a romantic relationship with musician Andy Biersack from Black Veil Brides, who wrote a song titled 'The Mortician's Daughter' about her.