Samuel Gilbert Scott (c. 1813 - January 11, 1841) was an American daredevil who was killed performing a stunt at Waterloo Bridge in London, England.

For his act, Scott often swung from a rope by his feet and neck before jumping. During a performance in Deptford, the rope accidentally slipped around his neck and nearly strangled him. He was rescued by a bystander. Scott went on to perform the same act at Waterloo Bridge, and accidentally hanged