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
