Biography
Born in Virginia and raised in Detroit, Scott spent four years in the Marines and another four in college. He married, got a teaching job, and did not start acting until his early 30s. After a long apprenticeship in regional and summer stock productions, Scott took New York by storm in 1957 with his venomous portrayal of "Richard III" with New York Shakespeare Festival. He appeared in scores of plays over the next few years, including "The …
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Career Milestones
1999 | Appeared opposite Jack Lemmon in Showtime remake of "Inherit the Wind" | |
1997 | Co-starred in the small screen remake of "12 Angry Men" | |
1996 | Withdrew from the Broadway production of "Inherit the Wind" over health problems | |
1990 | Suffered heart attack | |
| Starred in TV series, "Mr. President" | ||
1975 | Broadway directorial debut, "Death of a Salesman" (also star) | |
1975 | Screen producing debut (also director) "The Savage is Loose" | |
1972 | Screen directorial debut, "Rage" | |
1970 | TV directing debut (also star), "The Andersonville Trial" | |
1967 | Dropped out of directing "Dr Cook's Garden" on Broadway before first preview | |
1965 | London stage debut, "The Three Sisters" | |
| Starred in TV series, "East Side, West Side" | ||
1962 | Broadway producing debut,"Great Day in the Morning" (starring Colleen Dewhurst) | |
1961 | Founded the Theatre of Michigan Company (with Theodore Mann) | |
1959 | Screen debut in "The Hanging Tree" | |
1958 | TV acting debut, "I Haven't Seen Her Lately" (episode of "Kraft Mystery Theater") | |
1957 | New York stage debut as "Richard III", New York Shakespeare Festival | |
| Performed in over 150 productions in summer stock and with regional theaters | ||
1945 | Served four years in the Marine Corps. | |
| Moved with father to Michigan after mother's death | ||
Awards
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries in Inherit the Wind |
1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries in 12 Angry Men |
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in 12 Angry Men |
1985 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In a Limited Series or a Special in A Christmas Carol |
1978 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in Movie Movie |
1977 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In a Drama or Comedy Special in Beauty and the Beast |
1971 | Academy Award for Actor in The Hospital |
1971 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama in The Hospital |
1970 | Academy Award for Actor in Patton |
1970 | BAFTA Award for Actor in Patton |
1970 | New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in Patton |
1970 | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor in Patton |
1970 | National Board of Review Award for Best Actor in Patton |
1970 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama in Patton |
1964 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a Series in East Side/West Side |
1962 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance In a Supporting Role By an Actor in Ben Casey |
1961 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor |
1961 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in The Hustler |
1961 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in The Hustler |
1959 | Academy Award for Actor In a Supporting Role in Anatomy of a Murder |