Doug Scott was born in Toronto. He graduated from Upper Canada College and the
University of Toronto. From there, Doug enlisted in the Canadian army, where he stayed for five years. During that time, the Korean War took place, and Doug was deployed overseas. While in Korea, Doug served in the unique position of sports officer, helping to provide recreation for the Canadian and United Nations troops. When the war came to a conclusion, he returned to Canada, continuing his military duties and then going on to a career in accounting.
Doug Scott was interviewed in February 2015 in his room at Sunnybrook by students Hugh Choe, Ted Kang and Hyeun Jun Chang.
