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George C. Scott

American actor, film director and producer (1927–1999)

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George C. Scott was an American actor, film director, and producer who lived from 1927 to 1999 and became one of the most respected performers of his era. He is widely remembered for his powerful dramatic roles and distinctive commanding presence on stage and screen, making significant contributions to American theater and cinema throughout his long career.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1927
Died: 1999-09-22
Works: 13

Top works

Uncle Vanya
All God's chillun got wings
The Civil War (Giants of Political Thought & United States at War)
The Civil War Part II (Giants of Political Thought & United States at War)
Civil War the United States at War Series

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Film & TV

Acting · Wise, Virginia, USA

George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) was an American actor, director and producer. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayals of the prosecutor Claude Dancer in Anatomy of a Murder (1959), General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964), General George S. Patton in the film Patton (1970), and Ebenezer Scrooge in Clive Donner's film…

Known for

History vs. Hollywood — Self (archive footage)2001
Rocky Marciano — Pierino Marchegiano1999
Gloria — Ruby1999
Inherit the Wind — Matthew Harrison Brady1999
Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero — Self

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George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) 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.

Described by The Guardian as "a battler and an actor of rare courage", his roles earned him numerous accolades including two Golden Globes, and two Primetime Emmys as well as nominations for two BAFTA Awards and five Tony Awards. Though he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing General George S. Patton in Patton (1970), he became the first actor to decline the award, having warned the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences months in advance that he would do so on the basis of his belief that performances cannot be compared to others. His other Oscar-nominated roles include Anatomy of a Murder (1959), The Hustler (1961), and The Hospital (1971).