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George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) was an American actor, director and producer. He had a celebrated career on both stage and screen. [1] With a gruff demeanor and commanding presence, Scott became known for his portrayal of stern but complex authority figures.
George C. Scott was an immensely talented actor, a star of the big screen, stage and television. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George Dewey Scott. At the age of eight, his mother died, and his father, an executive at Buick, raised him.
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May 6, 2021 · Legendary actor George C. Scott, known for his rough, raspy voice and striking presence, struggled in his final years. By 1991, Scott had survived three heart attacks, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He also suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure (via Irish Times ).
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George C. Scott was an immensely talented actor, a star of the big screen, stage and television. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George Dewey Scott. At the age of eight, his mother died, and his father, an executive at Buick, raised him.
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- September 22, 1999
May 29, 2024 · George C. Scott, American actor whose dynamic presence and raspy voice suited him to a variety of intense roles during his 40-year film career. Among his notable films are Anatomy of a Murder, The Hustler, Dr. Strangelove, and Patton, for which he won the Academy Award for best actor.
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Nov 24, 2023 · George C. Scott is up there with the best actors of his generation, and had a seriously impressive film acting career that spanned four decades and contained plentiful great films. Scott's ...
Sep 23, 1999 · George C. Scott is dead at 71. He was a powerful screen and stage presence whose enormous range was illustrated by his two famous military roles: Gen. Buck Turgidson in " Dr. Strangelove " and Gen. George C. Patton in " Patton ."
