Randolph Scott

Birth Name:

George Randolph Scott

Birth Place:

Orange County, Virginia, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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․"
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
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
In most of his western films, he rode the same blonde sorrel horse named Stardust

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