This episode of pplpod deep dives into the life and career of Canadian actor and comedian Scott Thompson, best known as a member of The Kids in the Hall comedy troupe. The source outlines Thompson’s early life, including his upbringing in Ontario and his expulsion from York University, before exploring his extensive career in comedy, television, and film, highlighting his famous character Buddy Cole. Furthermore, the article provides insights into his personal life, noting his open identification as gay, his experiences as a witness to the 1975 Brampton school shooting, the unsettling firebombing of his home in 2000, and his successful battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2009. Finally, the text ...