George C Scott

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AKA: George Campbell Scott
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 10/18/1927
Birthplace: Wise, Virginia, USA
Death Date: 09/22/1999

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
John Russell
1980
Colonel Ritter
1975
General George S Patton Jr
1970
Archie Bollen
1968
Abraham
1966
General "Buck" Turgidson
1964
Bert Gordon
1961
Claude Dancer
1939
John Rainbird
Ruffler
Dr Kessler
Ruby
Director
Harry Garmes
Dr Jake Terrell
General Harlan Bache
Dan Logan
Thomas Hudson
Lieutenuant Barney Caine
Sergeant Kilvinski
Gloves Malloy
Jake Van Dorn
Ballantine
Lieutenant William Kinderman

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

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