George C Scott

AKA:
George Campbell Scott
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
10/18/1927
Birthplace:
Wise, Virginia
Death Date:
09/22/1999
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biography
A gruff, commanding lead, George C Scott has turned in impressive performances on stage, screen and TV since the 1950s, but is best remembered for his 1970 portrayal of "Patton" (and for refusing his Best Actor Oscar).

Born in Virginia and raised in Detroit, Scott spent four years in the Marines and another four in college. He married, got a teaching job, and did not start acting until his early 30s. After a long apprenticeship in regional and summer stock productions, Scott took New York by storm in 1957 with his venomous portrayal of "Richard III" with New York Shakespeare Festival. He Continued

Credits
Dr Herbert Bock
2003
Ivan
1995
of McLeash
1990
General George S Patton Jr
1970
Archie Bollen
1968
Bert Gordon
1961
Claude Dancer
1939
Abraham
John Rainbird
Dr Kessler
Ruby
Ruffler
General "Buck" Turgidson
Director
Lieutenant William Kinderman
Thomas Hudson
Dr Jake Terrell
Jake Van Dorn
John Russell
Gloves Malloy
Colonel Ritter
Dan Logan
Harry Garmes
Ballantine
Sergeant Kilvinski
Lieutenuant Barney Caine
General Harlan Bache
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Moved with father to Michigan after mother's death
1945 
Served four years in the Marine Corps.
 
Performed in over 150 productions in summer stock and with regional theaters
1957 
New York stage debut as "Richard III", New York Shakespeare Festival
1958 
TV acting debut, "I Haven't Seen Her Lately" (episode of "Kraft Mystery Theater")
Continued