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George C. Scott

American actor, film director and producer (1927-1999) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 71

George Campbell Scott was an American actor, with a celebrated career on both stage and screen. With a gruff demeanor and commanding presence, Scott became known for his portrayal of stern but complex authority figures.

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1999Died22 September 1999GloriaFilm, 1999Ruby1998Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieAward1995New York NewsSeries, Ollie HermanAngusFilm, 1995Grandpa Ivan1990Cartoon All-Stars to the RescueFilm, Smoke (voice)1986The Murders in the Rue MorgueFilm, Auguste Dupin1985Mussolini: The Untold StorySeries, Benito Mussolini1982Oliver TwistFilm, Fagin1980The ChangelingFilm, John Russell1978Movie MovieFilm, Gloves Malloy / Spats Baxter1975The HindenburgFilm, Col. Franz Ritter1973Oklahoma CrudeFilm, Noble 'Mase' Mason1971Academy Award for Best ActorAwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieAward, 1971The HospitalFilm, 1971Dr. Herbert Bock1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreSeries, Victor Franz1968PetuliaFilm, Dr. Archie Bollen1966The Bible: In the Beginning...Film, Abraham1963The List of Adrian MessengerFilm, Anthony Gethryn1962The Merv Griffin ShowSeries1961Ben CaseySeries1959Anatomy of a MurderFilm, Claude Dancer1958Theatre World AwardAwardKraft Music HallSeries, 19581956Tony AwardsSeries1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries, Producer1947Kraft Television TheatreSeries, Mr. Oakhurst1927Born18 October 1927

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Known for

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  • Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964
  • Anatomy of a Murder 1959
  • 12 Angry Men 1997
  • The Hustler 1961
  • A Christmas Carol 1984

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Filmography 40

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Television 24

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Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie1998
Academy Award for Best Actor1971
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie1971
Theatre World Award1958
Clarence Derwent Awards

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1999 · aged 71

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