The Cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Then and Now

Scott Thomson played Arnold, one of the students navigating the ups and downs of Ridgemont High. While not a central character, his presence helped flesh out the realistic classroom dynamic, adding to the authentic high school atmosphere that made the movie so relatable.

At the time, Thomson was beginning to build his resume as a character actor. His role in Fast Times gave him early exposure and paved the way for the bigger comedic opportunities that would define much of his career in the 1980s.