George Randolph Scott (January 23, 1898 – March 2, 1987) was an American actor, best known for his roles in Western films. His career spanned from 1928 to 1962, during which he appeared in over 100 films, with more than 60 of them being Westerns.
George Randolph Scott (January 23, 1898 – March 2, 1987) was an American actor, best known for his roles in Western films. His career spanned from 1928 to 1962, during which he appeared in over 100 films, with more than 60 of them being Westerns.
Scott was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, in a wealthy family. His father, George Grant Scott, was the first certified public accountant (CPA) in North Carolina, and his mother, Lucille Crane Scott, came from a prominent Virginia family. He attended private schools and excelled in sports, including football, baseball, horse racing, and swimming.
During World War I, Scott enlisted in the North Carolina National Guard and later served in France as part of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Trench Mortar Battalion. After the war, he trained as an artillery officer before returning to the United States.
Scott initially pursued a career in textile engineering, but his interest in acting led him to Hollywood in the late 1920s. He landed minor roles before securing a contract with Paramount Pictures, where he met Cary Grant on the set of Hot Saturday (1932). The two actors became close companions, sharing a home for several years, which led to speculation about their relationship.
Scott and Grant lived together for over a decade, first in a Los Angeles apartment, then in a Beverly Hills home, and later in a Santa Monica beach house. Their close bond was widely discussed in Hollywood, with some believing they were romantically involved, though neither actor ever publicly confirmed this. Photos from the time show them laughing, exercising, cooking, and spending time together, fueling further speculation.
Scott’s career flourished in the 1930s and 1940s, with roles in dramas, comedies, musicals, war films, and adventure movies. However, it was in the Western genre that he truly became a box-office star, particularly in the 1950s. His collaborations with director Budd Boetticher in films like Ride Lonesome (1959) and Comanche Station (1960) are considered classics of the genre.
Scott was married twice: first to Marion DuPont (1936–1939) and later to Patricia Stillman (1944–1987), with whom he adopted two children. Despite his Hollywood success, he was known for his private nature, preferring to avoid industry events and publicity.
After retiring in 1962, Scott focused on business investments, amassing a fortune that allowed him to live comfortably until his passing on March 2, 1987, at the age of 89.
Scott remains one of Hollywood’s greatest Western stars, with his stoic, rugged persona influencing generations of actors. His films continue to be celebrated for their authentic portrayal of the American frontier.
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Filmography (Movies)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:27/07/2018
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:25/07/2004
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/11/1997
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:09/08/1994
La Classe américaine
Character:Joël (archive footage)
Release Date:31/12/1993
Legends of the West
Character:Wyatt Earp in 'Frontier Marshall'
Release Date:08/09/1992
Ride the High Country
Character:Gil Westrum
Release Date:20/06/1962
Comanche Station
Character:Jefferson Cody
Release Date:31/01/1960
Westbound
Character:Capt. John Hayes
Release Date:25/04/1959
Ride Lonesome
Character:Ben Brigade
Release Date:01/02/1959
Buchanan Rides Alone
Character:Tom Buchanan
Release Date:01/08/1958
Decision at Sundown
Character:Bart Allison
Release Date:10/11/1957
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
Character:Capt. Buck Devlin
Release Date:04/05/1957
The Tall T
Character:Pat Brennan
Release Date:02/04/1957
7th Cavalry
Character:Capt. Tom Benson
Release Date:01/12/1956
Seven Men from Now
Character:Ben Stride
Release Date:24/07/1956
A Lawless Street
Character:Marshal Calem Ware
Release Date:15/11/1955
Tall Man Riding
Character:Larry Madden
Release Date:18/06/1955
Rage at Dawn
Character:James Barlow
Release Date:26/03/1955
Ten Wanted Men
Character:John Stewart
Release Date:01/02/1955
The Bounty Hunter
Character:Jim Kipp / James Collins
Release Date:25/09/1954
Riding Shotgun
Character:Larry Delong
Release Date:01/04/1954
Thunder Over the Plains
Character:Capt. David Porter
Release Date:27/10/1953
Three Lives
Character:Self
Release Date:17/09/1953
The Stranger Wore a Gun
Character:Jeff Travis
Release Date:30/07/1953
The Man Behind The Gun
Character:Major Ransome Callicut
Release Date:31/01/1953
Hangman's Knot
Character:Major Matt Stewart
Release Date:15/11/1952
Carson City
Character:Silent Jeff Kincaid
Release Date:13/06/1952
Starlift
Character:Randolph Scott
Release Date:14/12/1951
Man in the Saddle
Character:Owen Merrit
Release Date:02/12/1951
Fort Worth
Character:Ned Britt
Release Date:14/07/1951
Santa Fe
Character:Britt Canfield
Release Date:01/04/1951
Sugarfoot
Character:Jackson 'Sugarfoot' Redan
Release Date:11/02/1951
The Cariboo Trail
Character:Jim Redfern
Release Date:01/08/1950
Colt .45
Character:Steve Farrell
Release Date:27/05/1950
The Nevadan
Character:Andrew Barclay
Release Date:11/01/1950
Fighting Man of the Plains
Character:Jim Dancer
Release Date:16/11/1949
The Doolins of Oklahoma
Character:Bill Doolin / Bill Daley
Release Date:27/05/1949
Canadian Pacific
Character:Tom Andrews
Release Date:19/05/1949
The Walking Hills
Character:Jim Carey
Release Date:05/03/1949
Return of the Bad Men
Character:Vance
Release Date:17/07/1948
Coroner Creek
Character:Chris Danning
Release Date:01/07/1948
Albuquerque
Character:Cole Armin
Release Date:20/02/1948
Christmas Eve
Character:Jonathan 'Johnny'
Release Date:31/10/1947
Gunfighters
Character:Brazos Kane
Release Date:15/07/1947
Trail Street
Character:Bat Masterson
Release Date:19/02/1947
Home Sweet Homicide
Character:Lt. Bill Smith
Release Date:02/10/1946
Badman's Territory
Character:Sheriff Mark Rowley
Release Date:04/05/1946
Abilene Town
Character:Marshall Dan Mitchell
Release Date:11/01/1946
Captain Kidd
Character:Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
Release Date:22/11/1945
China Sky
Character:Dr. Gray Thompson
Release Date:16/05/1945
Belle of the Yukon
Character:Honest John Calhoun aka Gentleman Jack
Release Date:27/12/1944
Follow the Boys
Character:Randolph Scott (uncredited)
Release Date:05/05/1944
Gung Ho!
Character:Colonel Thorwald
Release Date:20/12/1943
Corvette K-225
Character:Lt. Cm. McClain
Release Date:29/09/1943
The Desperadoes
Character:Sheriff Steve Upton
Release Date:25/05/1943
Bombardier
Character:Buck Oliver
Release Date:14/05/1943
Pittsburgh
Character:Cash Evans
Release Date:11/12/1942
To the Shores of Tripoli
Character:Dixie Smith
Release Date:09/11/1942
The Spoilers
Character:McNamara
Release Date:11/06/1942
Paris Calling
Character:Flight Lt. Nicholas "Nick" Jordan
Release Date:04/12/1941
Belle Starr
Character:Sam Starr
Release Date:12/09/1941
Three Of A Kind
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/08/1941
Western Union
Character:Vance Shaw
Release Date:21/02/1941
When the Daltons Rode
Character:Tod Jackson
Release Date:23/08/1940
My Favorite Wife
Character:Steve Burkett
Release Date:17/05/1940
Virginia City
Character:Vance Irby
Release Date:23/03/1940
20,000 Men a Year
Character:Brad Reynolds
Release Date:26/10/1939
Coast Guard
Character:Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw
Release Date:04/08/1939
Frontier Marshal
Character:Wyatt Earp
Release Date:28/07/1939
Susannah of the Mounties
Character:Inspector Angus 'Monty' Montague
Release Date:13/06/1939
Jesse James
Character:Marshall Will Wright
Release Date:14/01/1939
The Texans
Character:Kirk Jordan
Release Date:12/08/1938
The Road to Reno
Character:Steve Fortness
Release Date:01/08/1938
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Character:Tony Kent
Release Date:18/03/1938
High, Wide and Handsome
Character:Peter Cortlandt
Release Date:21/07/1937
Go West Young Man
Character:Bud Norton
Release Date:18/11/1936
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Character:Self
Release Date:11/09/1936
The Last of the Mohicans
Character:Hawkeye
Release Date:02/07/1936
And Sudden Death
Character:Police Lt. James Knox
Release Date:16/06/1936
Follow the Fleet
Character:Bilge Smith
Release Date:20/02/1936
So Red the Rose
Character:Duncan Bedford
Release Date:20/12/1935
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Character:Randolph Scott
Release Date:20/11/1935
She
Character:Leo Vincey
Release Date:12/07/1935
Village Tale
Character:T.N. 'Slaughter' Somerville
Release Date:15/06/1935
Roberta
Character:John Kent
Release Date:07/03/1935
The Fighting Westerner
Character:Larry Sutton
Release Date:01/03/1935
Home on the Range
Character:Tom Hatfield
Release Date:01/02/1935
Wagon Wheels
Character:Clint Belmet
Release Date:15/09/1934
The Last Round-up
Character:Jim Cleve
Release Date:01/05/1934
Broken Dreams
Character:Dr. Robert Morley
Release Date:19/10/1933
To the Last Man
Character:Lynn Hayden
Release Date:15/09/1933
Man of the Forest
Character:Brett Dale
Release Date:24/08/1933
Cocktail Hour
Character:Morgan
Release Date:05/06/1933
Sunset Pass
Character:Ash Preston
Release Date:26/05/1933
Supernatural
Character:Grant Wilson
Release Date:21/04/1933
Murders in the Zoo
Character:Jack Woodford
Release Date:31/03/1933
Buffalo Stampede
Character:Tom Doan
Release Date:01/03/1933
Hello, Everybody!
Character:Hunt Blake
Release Date:17/02/1933
Wild Horse Mesa
Character:Chane Weymer
Release Date:25/11/1932
Hot Saturday
Character:Bill Fadden
Release Date:28/10/1932
Heritage of the Desert
Character:Jack Hare
Release Date:30/09/1932
A Successful Calamity
Character:Larry Rivers
Release Date:17/09/1932
Sky Bride
Character:Captain Frank Robertson
Release Date:19/04/1932
Born Reckless
Character:Dick Milburn (uncredited)
Release Date:11/05/1930
Dynamite
Character:Coal Miner
Release Date:13/12/1929
Half Marriage
Character:Night Club Patron
Release Date:12/10/1929
Sailor's Holiday
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:14/09/1929
The Black Watch
Character:Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
Release Date:22/05/1929
The Far Call
Character:Helms
Release Date:28/04/1929
Why Be Good?
Character:Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
Release Date:28/02/1929
Weary River
Character:Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)
Release Date:10/02/1929
The Wolf of Wall Street
Character:Broker's Assistant
Release Date:09/02/1929
Sharp Shooters
Character:Foreign Serviceman in Moroccan Cafe (uncredited)
Release Date:15/01/1928
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