Lizabeth Scott
Known For
Acting
Born
1922-09-29 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
2015-01-31
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Burke's Law
as Mona Roberts
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
Adventures in Paradise
as Carla MacKinley
The 20th Century Fox Hour
The Third Man
The World of Hammer
as Self (archive footage)
Pulp
as Princess Betty Cippola
Lux Video Theatre
as Margaret Bailey
Lux Video Theatre
as Betsy
Dead Reckoning
as Coral Chandler
The Racket
as Irene Hayes
Variety Girl
as Lizabeth Scott
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
as Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Dark City
as Fran Garland
Red Mountain
as Chris
Desert Fury
as Paula Haller
I Walk Alone
as Kay Lawrence
Scared Stiff
as Mary Carroll
Loving You
as Glenda Markle