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George C. Scott

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George C. Scott: Biography

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:
Alexander Scott - Son
Ava Gardner - Ex-significant Other
Betty Hurd Scott - Stepmother
C. Bascom Slemp - Great-uncle
Campbell Scott - Son
Carolyn Hughes - Ex-wife
Colleen Dewhurst - Ex-wife
Devon Scott - Daughter
George Dewey Scott - Father
Helen Scott - Sister
Helena Agnes Slemp Scott - Mother
Karen Truesdell - Ex-significant Other
Matthew Scott - Son
Michelle - Daughter
Patricia Reed Scott - Ex-wife
Trish Van Devere - Wife
Victoria - Daughter
George C. Scott Awards:
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
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
College:
Attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO