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Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956), and William Wyler's Ben-Hur (1959), playing the mother of Charlton Heston's character in both films.
Martha Scott is remembered as a highly talented actress, however her work is often forgotten today as she was never seen as a truly bankable star by the major studios. A recent memorable performance for Martha was as Sister Beatrice in the camp disaster movie Airport 1975 (1974).
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- Jamesport, Missouri, USA
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- Van Nuys, California, USA
Martha Scott. Actress: The Ten Commandments. Martha Ellen Scott was born in Jamesport, Missouri, to Letha (McKinley) and Walter Alva Scott, an engineer and garage owner. She entered films in the early 1940s, following an initial appearance in stock.
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May 31, 2003 · Martha Scott, who created the role of the sweet, ethereal Emily in the original Broadway production of Thornton Wilder's ''Our Town'' and was nominated for an Oscar for repeating it in the film...
May 28, 2003 · Jamesport, Missouri, USA. Born. September 22, 1912. Died. May 28, 2003. Cause of Death. Natural Causes. Biography. Read More. An attractive, accomplished actress, Martha Scott began her professional career appearing in Shakespearean productions at the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair.
May 28, 2003 · Martha Scott (1912–2003) was a versatile and prolific actress who appeared in films, TV shows and stage plays. She was known for playing the mother of the lead character in many productions, such as Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments and Charlotte's Web.
Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille 's The Ten Commandments (1956), and William Wyler 's Ben-Hur (1959), playing the mother of Charlton Heston 's character in both films.
