His career started after a city wide search for the next star on the television show "Fame". Scotch was number 870 in over 4,800 in a line that wrapped around the studio block. He shaved his mustache while waiting in line after hearing men who had them were being cut on site. He made it to the very last call and was one of only five people. Though not chosen he made it to the final call and was one of the last five actors considered for the two open spots. One of the spots went to Janet Jackson