Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lizabeth Scott
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.
Movie | Cast | Year |
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Dead Reckoning | 'Dusty' Chandler | 1946 |
Pitfall | Mona Stevens | 1948 |
The Racket | Irene Hayes | 1951 |
I Walk Alone | Kay Lawrence | 1947 |
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Antonia 'Toni' Marachek | 1946 |
Too Late for Tears | Jane Palmer | 1949 |
Desert Fury | Paula Haller | 1947 |
The Company She Keeps | Joan Wilburn | 1951 |
Scared Stiff | Mary Carroll | 1953 |
Silver Lode | Rose Evans | 1954 |
Pulp | Princess Betty Cippola | 1972 |
Two of a Kind | Brandy Kirby | 1951 |
The Weapon | Elsa Jenner | 1956 |
Dark City | Fran Garland | 1950 |
Paid in Full | Jane Langley | 1950 |
Stolen Face | Alice Brent / Lily Conover | 1952 |
Loving You | Glenda Markle | 1957 |
Bad for Each Other | Helen Curtis | 1953 |
Easy Living | Liza Wilson | 1949 |
Variety Girl | Lizabeth Scott | 1947 |
Red Mountain | Chris | 1951 |
You Came Along | Ivy Hotchkiss | 1945 |
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man | Self | 1999 |
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender | Self (archive footage) | 1997 | Series | Cast | Year |
Burke's Law | Mona Roberts | 1963 |
The Colgate Comedy Hour | Self | 1950 |
Lux Video Theatre | Margaret Bailey | 1950 |
Adventures in Paradise | Carla MacKinley | 1959 |
The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955 | |
The Third Man | 1959 | |
The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 1961 |
Lux Video Theatre | Betsy | 1950 |