Randolph Scott Biography

Fast Facts

• Following his death in 1987, he received an In Memoriam Award from the Golden Boot Awards in 1997
• He was presented with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, recognizing his contributions to motion pictures
• Found an interest in acting and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career, receiving a small part in "Sharp Shooters․"
• Growing up he had an athletic trait, playing football, baseball, horse racing, and swimming, before joining the US Army at 19
• Quote: "All the old movies are turning up on television, and frankly, making pictures doesn't interest me too much any more․"
• Quote: "They have been the mainstay of the industry ever since its beginning․ And they have been good to me․ Westerns are a type of picture which everybody can see and enjoy․ Westerns always make money․ And they always increase a star's fan following․"
• Became a well-known and popular western actor, starring in "Ride the High Country," "Seven Men from Now," and "Rage at Dawn․"
• Had a close friendship with actor Cary Grant, meeting him on the set of "Hot Saturday" and later rooming together at a house known as Bachelor Hall
• Due to an earlier acquired back injury he was rejected from the US Marines to fight in World War II, but toured in a comedy act with Joe DeRita for the Victory Committee showcases
• In most of his western films, he rode the same blonde sorrel horse named Stardust