George C. Scott
American actor, film director and producer (1927–1999)
- Born
- 18 October 1927, Wise
- Died
- 22 September 1999
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- film actor, stage actor, film director, film producer, actor
- Films here
- 3
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).
Scott's other notable films include Dr. Strangelove (1964), Petulia (1968), The Day of the Dolphin (1973), Movie Movie (1978), Hardcore (1979), and The Exorcist III (1990).
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Movie Movie | Cast |
| 1995 | Tyson | Cast |
| 1999 | Rocky Marciano | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q182450 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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