Scott Brady
Biography
Scott Brady was an American film and television actor. Born Gerard Kenneth Tierney, he was the younger brother of fellow actor Lawrence Tierney. Brady served in the Navy during World War II, where he was a boxing champion. After being discharged, he supported himself as a lumberjack and began taking acting classes. He began his film career soon afterward, specializing in tough-guy roles in films like He Walked by Night, Canon City, and Johnny Guitar. Brady appeared in numerous television shows, including The Virginian and Police Story. He was born on September 13, 1924, and died on April 16, 1985.
Career overview
Scott Brady was an American film and television actor. He began his acting career after serving in the Navy during World War II. Brady started taking acting classes and eventually began his film career. He specialized in tough-guy roles in films such as He Walked by Night, Canon City, and Johnny Guitar.
Brady appeared on the long-running TV western The Virginian twice in the 1960s. He also appeared regularly on the 1970s cop show Police Story. Brady's acting credits include numerous films and television shows, with a total of 121 known credits.
Scott Brady's acting career spanned several decades, with a notable presence in both film and television. He was a ubiquitous television presence, appearing in a range of roles throughout his career. Brady's filmography includes a variety of genres, from Westerns to cop dramas, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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132 titles- Gremlins (1984) as Sheriff Frank
- The Winds of War (1983) as Red Tully
- This Girl for Hire (1983) as Mitch Dillon
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Strange Behavior (1981) as Shea
- American Dream (1981) as Mr. Becker
- Enos (1980)
- Power (1980) as Armstrong
- Supertrain (1979) as Forbes
- 240-Robert (1979)
- The China Syndrome (1979) as Herman De Young
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Poker Player
- Taxi (1978) as Inspector Melnick
- To Kill a Cop (1978) as Inspector James Gleason
- Wheels (1978) as Matt Zaleski
- To Kill a Cop (1978) as Insp. James Gleason
- When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978) as Officer Michael Doyle
- Suddenly, Love (1978) as Mr. Malloy
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Carl Johanson
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Carl Johanson
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Sarge
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Law and Order (1976) as Sgt. Brian O'Malley Sr.
- Baretta (1975)
- The Kansas City Massacre (1975) as Police Commissioner Herbert Tucker McElwaine
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Harold Witbeck
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Hammel
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Jack Muellard
- Movin' On (1974)
- Get Christie Love! (1974)
- Roll, Freddy, Roll! (1974) as Admiral Norton
- Police Story (1973)
- Wicked, Wicked (1973) as Police Sgt. Ramsey
- The Night Strangler (1973) as Capt. Schubert
- Bonnie's Kids (1973) as Ben
- The Loners (1972) as Policeman Hearn
- All in the Family (1971) as Joe Foley
- McMillan & Wife (1971)
- Doctors' Wives (1971) as Sgt.Malloy
- $ (1971) as Sarge
- The Immortal (1970)
- San Francisco International Airport (1970) as Sam Olson
- Cain's Cutthroats (1970) as Justice Cain
- Hell's Bloody Devils (1970) as Brand
- Marooned (1969) as Public Affairs Officer
- Satan's Sadists (1969) as Charlie Baldwin
- Five Bloody Graves (1969) as Jim Wade
- The Cycle Savages (1969) as Vice Squad Detective (uncredited)
- The D.A.: Murder One (1969) as Sidney A. Cherniss Jr.
- The Mighty Gorga (1969) as Dan Morgan
- Nightmare in Wax (1969) as Det. Haskell
- The Ice House (1969) as Lt. Scott
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Grover
- Adam-12 (1968) as John Harris
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Marty Lench
- Lancer (1968)
- Arizona Bushwhackers (1968) as Tom Rile
- The Road Hustlers (1968) as Earl Veasey
- They Ran for Their Lives (1968) as Joe Seely
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Walt Fraley
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Fort Utah (1967) as Dajin
- Red Tomahawk (1967) as Ep Wyatt
- Journey to the Center of Time (1967) as Stanton
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Summer Fun (1966)
- Destination Inner Space (1966) as Commander Wayne
- Castle of Evil (1966) as Matt Granger
- John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (1965) as Sakalakis
- Black Spurs (1965) as Reverend Tanner
- Stage to Thunder Rock (1964) as Sam Swope
- Operation Bikini (1963) as Capt. Emmett Carey
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Bill Floyd
- Shotgun Slade (1959) as Shotgun Slade
- Battle Flame (1959) as 1st Lt. Frank Davis
- Houseboat (1958) as Dancer (non crédité)
- Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958) as Sgt. Matt Blake
- Blood Arrow (1958) as Dan Kree
- The Restless Breed (1957) as Mitchell 'Mitch' Baker
- The Storm Rider (1957) as Bart Jones
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Jeff Duane
- The Maverick Queen (1956) as Sundance
- Mohawk (1956) as Jonathan Adams
- Terror at Midnight (1956) as Neal 'Rick' Rickards
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Heenan
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ed Wells
- Gunsmoke (1955) as John King
- Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) as David Action
- The Vanishing American (1955) as Blandly
- Holiday Affair (1955) as Steve Mason
- Climax! (1954) as Johnny Stanton
- Climax! (1954) as Matt Beldon
- Studio 57 (1954)
- They Were So Young (1954) as Richard Lanning
- Johnny Guitar (1954) as Dancin' Kid
- The Law vs. Billy the Kid (1954) as William 'Billy the Kid' Bonney
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Ted Slater
- General Electric Theater (1953) as John Keller
- A Perilous Journey (1953) as Shard Benton
- 3 Steps to the Gallows (1953) as Gregor Stevens
- El Alaméin (1953) as Joe Banning
- Yankee Buccaneer (1952) as Lt. David Farragut
- Montana Belle (1952) as Bob Dalton
- Untamed Frontier (1952) as Glenn Denbow
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952) as Robert 'Numbers' Foster
- Bronco Buster (1952) as Bart Eaton
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Officer Jim Kovacs
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Reno Cromwell
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Calvin Penny
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Shotgun Slade
- The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951) as Matt Hornbeck
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mark
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Steve Mason
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Eddie
- Kansas Raiders (1950) as Bill Anderson
- Undercover Girl (1950) as Lt. Michael Trent
- I Was a Shoplifter (1950) as Jeff Andrews
- He Walked by Night (1949) as Police Sgt. Marty Brennan
- The Gal Who Took the West (1949) as Lee O'Hara
- Port of New York (1949) as Michael "Mickey" Waters
- Undertow (1949) as Tony Reagan
- Studio One (1948) as George
- In This Corner (1948) as Jimmy Weston
- Canon City (1948) as Sherbondy
- The Counterfeiters (1948) as Jerry McGee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Scott Brady best known for?
Scott Brady is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gremlins (1984), The Winds of War (1983), Cagney & Lacey (1982), Matt Houston (1982).
When and where was Scott Brady born?
Scott Brady was born on September 13, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 16, 1985.
How many credits does Scott Brady have?
Scott Brady has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1984.
What is Scott Brady's background in cinema and television?
Scott Brady was an American film and television actor. Born Gerard Kenneth Tierney, he was the younger brother of fellow actor Lawrence Tierney. Brady served in the Navy during World War II, where he was a boxing champion. After being discharged, he supported himself as a lumberjack and began taking acting classes. He ...