Lizabeth Scott

Known for ActingBorn 1922-09-29Died 2015-01-31Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 – January 31, 2015) was an enigmatic American film actress, known for her captivating presence in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. Her sultry voice and smoky allure made her a notable figure in Hollywood. After understudying the role of Sabina in the original Broadway and Boston stage productions of The Skin of Our Teeth, she emerged internationally in such films as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947) and Too Late for Tears (1949). Of her 22 feature films, she was leading lady in all but one. Her portrayal of complex, femme fatale characters left a lasting impact. In addition to stage and radio, she appeared on television from the late 1940s to early 1970s. Despite a relatively brief filmography, her talent and contribution to the noir genre solidified her as an iconic figure in cinematic history. Scott's legacy endures through her timeless performances, forever etched in the annals of classic Hollywood.Read more

Movies & web series

Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man

You Came Along

The Third Man

The World of Hammer

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Paid in Full

Pitfall

Dead Reckoning

Too Late for Tears

Two of a Kind

Lux Video Theatre

Red Mountain

I Walk Alone

Scared Stiff

Dark City

Variety Girl

Burke's Law

The Racket

Silver Lode

Loving You

Adventures in Paradise

The Company She Keeps

The Weapon

Desert Fury

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Pulp

Bad for Each Other

The Mike Douglas Show

Stolen Face

Easy Living

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

Elvis Through the Years