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George C. Scott

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George C. Scott: Biography

George C Scott
  • Birth Name: George Campbell Scott
  • Birth Place: Wise, VA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/18/1927, Libra
  • Date of Death: 09/22/1999
  • Profession: Actor
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George C. Scott Fast Facts:
  • Served in the Marine Corps from 1945 to '49; he drew inspiration for his performance in Patton from the experience.
  • Before becoming an actor, he wanted to be a writer; enrolled as a journalism major at the University of Missouri following his military service. 
  • Made his New York stage debut in 1957 with the title role in Richard III.
  • His nose was broken five times; four times in bar brawls and once in a mugging.
  • Eschewed celebrity awards, refusing to accept the 1970 Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Patton. 
  • Turned to TV roles in the 1980s, including the short-lived sitcom Mr. President.
  • George C. Scott Relationships:
  • George Dewey Scott - Father
  • Helena Agnes Slemp Scott - Mother
  • Colleen Dewhurst - Ex-wife
  • Patricia Reed Scott - Ex-wife
  • Carolyn Hughes - Ex-wife
  • Trish Van Devere - Wife
  • Campbell Scott - Son
  • Alexander Scott - Son
  • Devon Scott - Daughter
  • Victoria - Daughter
  • Matthew Scott - Son
  • Michelle - Daughter
  • Karen Truesdell - Ex-significant Other
  • Helen Scott - Sister
  • C. Bascom Slemp - Great-uncle
  • Betty Hurd Scott - Stepmother
  • Ava Gardner - Ex-significant Other
  • George C. Scott Awards:
  • 1970 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor - Nominee
  • 1972 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor - Nominee
  • 1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominee
  • 1997 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominee
  • 1971 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
  • 1972 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1979 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1962 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
  • 1962 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
  • 1964 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series - Nominee
  • 1972 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1962 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • 1970 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
  • 1971 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1961 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1960 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
  • 1985 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
  • 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 1971 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
  • 1968 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama - Nominee
  • 1959 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1974 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
  • 1976 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
  • College:
  • Attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
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