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George C. Scott
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Actor Born: October 18, 1927 in Wise, VA Death: September 22, 1999 in Westlake Village, CA Biography:One of the finest American actors of his generation, "George C. Scott" was born in Virginia and raised in Detroit. After serving in the Marines from 1945 to 1949, "Scott" enrolled at the University of Missouri, determined to become an actor. Though his truculent demeanor and raspy voice would seem to typecast him in unpleasant roles, "Scott" exhibited an astonishing range of characterizations during his seven years in regional repertory theater. He also found time to teach a drama course at Stephens College.
By the time "Scott" moved to New York in 1957, he was in full command of his craft; yet, because he was largely unknown outside of the repertory circuit, he considered himself a failure. While supporting himself as an IBM machine operator, "Scott" auditioned for producer "Joseph Papp". Cast as the title character in Papp's production of Richard III, "Scott" finally achieved the stardom and... Full Biography
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