George C. Scott
Biography
George C. Scott was an American actor, director, and producer. He was born on October 18, 1927, in Wise, Virginia, USA. Scott is known for his stage work and notable film roles. He portrayed Claude Dancer in Anatomy of a Murder, General Buck Turgidson in Dr. Strangelove, General George S. Patton in the film Patton, and Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Scott's acting credits include 107 known titles. He passed away on September 22, 1999, at the age of 71.
Career overview
George C. Scott was an American actor known for his stage work and film portrayals. He gained recognition for his roles in notable films. Scott's portrayal of a prosecutor in Anatomy of a Murder is one of his notable performances. He also appeared as a general in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove.
Scott's portrayal of General Buck Turgidson in Dr. Strangelove is a notable performance. He also portrayed General George S. Patton in the film Patton, a role that showcased his acting abilities. In addition to his film work, Scott appeared in a film adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, where he played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Throughout his career, George C. Scott appeared in numerous films and stage productions. He is recognized for his performances in various notable films. Scott's acting career spanned multiple decades, with his notable performances leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
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- History vs. Hollywood (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Gloria (1999) as Ruby
- Inherit the Wind (1999) as Matthew Harrison Brady
- Rocky Marciano (1999) as Pierino Marchegiano
- Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998) as Self
- 12 Angry Men (1997) as Juror 3
- Family Rescue (1997) as Clayton Hayes
- Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (1997) as Self - Actor (voice)
- Titanic (1996) as Captain Edward J. Smith
- Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels (1996) as Self
- New York News (1995) as Ollie Herman
- Tyson (1995) as Cus D'Amato
- Angus (1995) as Grandpa Ivan
- The Whipping Boy (1994) as Blind George
- Traps (1994) as Joe Trapchek
- In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice (1994) as Judge Walker
- Malice (1993) as Dr. Martin Kessler
- Curaçao (1993) as Cornelius Wettering
- Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker (1991) as Self
- Weapons at War (1991) as Host
- Finding the Way Home (1991) as Max Mittelman
- The Exorcist III (1990) as Lt. William 'Bill' Kinderman
- The Rescuers Down Under (1990) as McLeach (voice)
- Descending Angel (1990) as Florian Stroia
- Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990) as Smoke (voice)
- The Ryan White Story (1989) as Charles Vaughan Sr.
- Mr. President (1987) as President Samuel A. Tresch
- Pals (1987) as Jack Stobbs
- The Last Days of Patton (1986) as Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986) as Auguste Dupin
- Choices (1986) as Evan Granger
- Mussolini: The Untold Story (1985) as Benito Mussolini
- Firestarter (1984) as John Rainbird
- A Christmas Carol (1984) as Ebenezer Scrooge
- China Rose (1983) as Burton Allen
- The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt (1983) as Narrator
- Oliver Twist (1982) as Fagin
- Taps (1981) as General Harlan Bache
- Casey Stengel (1981) as Self - Host
- The Changeling (1980) as John Russell
- The Formula (1980) as Barney Caine
- Hardcore (1979) as Jake VanDorn
- Arthur Miller on Home Ground (1979)
- Movie Movie (1978) as Gloves Malloy / Spats Baxter
- The Prince and the Pauper (1977) as The Ruffler
- Islands in the Stream (1977) as Thomas Hudson
- NBC: The First Fifty Years (1976) as Self
- Beauty and the Beast (1976) as The Beast
- The Hindenburg (1975) as Col. Franz Ritter
- Fear on Trial (1975) as Louis Nizer
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Bank Shot (1974) as Walter Upjohn Ballentine
- The Savage Is Loose (1974) as John
- The Savage Is Loose (1974) Director
- The Savage Is Loose (1974) Producer
- Oklahoma Crude (1973) as Noble 'Mase' Mason
- The Day of the Dolphin (1973) as Jake Terrell
- The New Centurions (1972) as Kilvinski
- Rage (1972) as Dan Charles Logan
- Rage (1972) Director
- The Trouble With People (1972) as Driver (Story 2)
- The Flim Flam Man (1972) as Mordecai
- The Last Run (1971) as Harry Garmes
- They Might Be Giants (1971) as Justin Playfair
- The Hospital (1971) as Dr. Herbert Bock
- A Man Named Lombardi (1971)
- The Price (1971) as Victor Franz
- Patton (1970) as General George S. Patton Jr.
- Jane Eyre (1970) as Edward Rochester
- The Andersonville Trial (1970) as Self
- The Andersonville Trial (1970) Director
- Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (1970) as Self
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Victor Franz
- This Savage Land (1969) as Jud Barker
- Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall (1969) as Max Maxwell / N.Y. Rome
- Petulia (1968) as Dr. Archie Bollen
- Petulia: The Uncommon Movie (1968) as Himself
- The Flim-Flam Man (1967) as Mordecai Jones
- The Crucible (1967) as John Proctor
- The Road West (1966)
- The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) as Abraham
- Not With My Wife, You Don't! (1966) as 'Tank' Martin
- The Car That Became a Star (1965) as Self
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) as General 'Buck' Turgidson
- The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) as Paolo Maltese
- The Brazen Bell (1964) as Arthur Lilly
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Captain Vince McGuire
- East Side/West Side (1963) as Neil Brock
- East Side/West Side (1963)
- The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) as Anthony Gethryn
- The Power and the Glory (1963) as Police Lieutenant
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Virginian (1962) as Arthur Lilly
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Hustler (1961) as Bert Gordon
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1961) as Lord Henry Wotton
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Edward Stevens
- The David Susskind Show (1959) as Self
- Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as AAG Claude Dancer
- The Hanging Tree (1959) as George Grubb
- Winterset (1959) as Trock Estrella
- Naked City (1958) as Kermit Garrison
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Jacques
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Host
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Co-Host / Nominee
- Omnibus (1952)
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Dr. Hardship
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Trock
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as The Beast
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Victor Franz
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Self - Host
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) Producer
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Mr. Oakhurst
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Nicholas Dreydel