George C. Scott
Date of Death: September 22, 1999 (71)
Birth Place: Wise, VA, USA
Latest News on George C. Scott:
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Video: Nathan Lane Shares Why He's Done Doing Broadway Musicals (Nov 12, 2024)
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS (Nov 2, 2024)
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Video: Nathan Lane Shares Why He's Done Doing Broadway Musicals (Nov 12, 2024)
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS (Nov 2, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Anatomy of a Murder
[ 1959 ] Claude Dancer
[ 1959 ] Claude Dancer
The Hanging Tree
[ 1959 ] George Grubb
[ 1959 ] George Grubb
The Hustler
[ 1961 ] Bert Gordon
[ 1961 ] Bert Gordon
The List of Adrian Messenger
[ 1963 ] Anthony Gethryn
[ 1963 ] Anthony Gethryn
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
[ 1964 ] GeneralBuckTurgidson
[ 1964 ] GeneralBuckTurgidson
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
[ 1964 ] Paolo Maltese
[ 1964 ] Paolo Maltese
Not with My Wife, You Don't!
[ 1966 ] TankMartin
[ 1966 ] TankMartin
The Bible: In the Beginning...
[ 1966 ] Abraham
[ 1966 ] Abraham
The Flim-Flam Man
[ 1967 ] Mordecai
[ 1967 ] Mordecai
Petulia
[ 1968 ] Dr. Archie Bollen
[ 1968 ] Dr. Archie Bollen
Patton
[ 1970 ] General George S. Patton Jr.
[ 1970 ] General George S. Patton Jr.
The Hospital
[ 1971 ] Dr. Herbert Bock
[ 1971 ] Dr. Herbert Bock
The Last Run
[ 1971 ] Harry Garmes
[ 1971 ] Harry Garmes
They Might Be Giants
[ 1971 ] Justin
[ 1971 ] Justin
Rage
[ 1972 ] Dan Logan
[ 1972 ] Dan Logan
The New Centurions
[ 1972 ] Kilvinski
[ 1972 ] Kilvinski
The Day of the Dolphin
[ 1973 ] Jake Terrell
[ 1973 ] Jake Terrell
The Savage Is Loose
[ 1974 ] John
[ 1974 ] John
The Bank Shot
[ 1974 ] Walter Upjohn Ballentine
[ 1974 ] Walter Upjohn Ballentine
The Hindenburg
[ 1975 ] Colonel Franz Ritter
[ 1975 ] Colonel Franz Ritter
Crossed Swords
[ 1977 ] Ruffler
[ 1977 ] Ruffler
Hardcore
[ 1979 ] Jake VanDorn
[ 1979 ] Jake VanDorn
The Formula
[ 1980 ] Barney Caine
[ 1980 ] Barney Caine
The Changeling
[ 1980 ] John Russell
[ 1980 ] John Russell
Taps
[ 1981 ] General Harlan Bache
[ 1981 ] General Harlan Bache
Firestarter
[ 1984 ] John Rainbird
[ 1984 ] John Rainbird
The Exorcist III
[ 1990 ] Kinderman
[ 1990 ] Kinderman
The Rescuers Down Under
[ 1990 ] McLeach
[ 1990 ] McLeach
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dr. Kessler
[ 1993 ] Dr. Kessler
Angus
[ 1995 ] Grandpa Ivan
[ 1995 ] Grandpa Ivan
Gloria
[ 1999 ] Ruby
[ 1999 ] Ruby
TV Shows
Mr. President
President Samuel Arthur Tresch
President Samuel Arthur Tresch
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Honorary Awards
George C. Scott
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Actor - Play
George C. Scott, Inherit the Wind
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George C. Scott , Inherit the Wind
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actor - Play
George C. Scott, Wrong Turn at Lungfish
Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Director of a Play
George C. Scott , Present Laughter
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George C. Scott , Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George C. Scott, Uncle Vanya
winner
Obie Awards - 1963 - Best Actor
George C. Scott, Desire Under the Elms
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George C. Scott, The Andersonville Trial
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1958 - Best Performance
George C. Scott, Children of Darkness
winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Best Actor
George C. Scott, Richard III
winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Best Actor
George C. Scott, As You Like It
winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Best Actor
George C. Scott, Children of Darkness
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1958 - Performance
George C. Scott, Richard III
Videos
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Chats His New Role on PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, Terrence McNally, His Stage Career, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2020
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 17: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Tonys
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2018
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and Tony Award Dos and Don'ts
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2018
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Visits THE VIEW to Discuss ANGELS IN AMERICA, Trump, & More!
by Macon Prickett - Apr 17, 2018
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks What's Wrong With the Oscars and His Physical Confrontation with Harvey Weinstein
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and Passing the 'Timon' Torch to Billy Eichner
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2018
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Nathan Lane!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 28, 2015
News
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Video: Nathan Lane Shares Why He's Done Doing Broadway Musicals
On a recent visit to the Today Show to promote Spellbound, three-time Tony winner Nathan Lane shed light on why he has decided to move on from performing in Broadway musicals. Watch the interview now!
On a recent visit to the Today Show to promote Spellbound, three-time Tony winner Nathan Lane shed light on why he has decided to move on from performing in Broadway musicals. Watch the interview now!
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS
Film Mode Entertainment (FME) and producers Craig Berenson and J. Todd Harris have announced the new crime comedy Too Many Crooks written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix) and starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless). FME is launching the film at AFM where it will have its world market premiere and be introduced to distributors from across the globe.
Film Mode Entertainment (FME) and producers Craig Berenson and J. Todd Harris have announced the new crime comedy Too Many Crooks written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix) and starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless). FME is launching the film at AFM where it will have its world market premiere and be introduced to distributors from across the globe.
Video: Nathan Lane Talks THE LION KING 30th Anniversary; Offers Update on CICADA, CICADA
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the new Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On the show, he also talked about the recent Hollywood Bowl performance of The Lion King, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated film and provided an update on the imaginary Cicada, Cicada musical.
Video: Nathan Lane Will Join the Cast of Season 2 of ELSBETH
The CBS series Elsbeth has revealed the first special guest for its second season, and it is none other than Broadway's own Nathan Lane! Check out a teaser video here!
The CBS series Elsbeth has revealed the first special guest for its second season, and it is none other than Broadway's own Nathan Lane! Check out a teaser video here!
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2
Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Julian Schlossberg Releases New Book MY FIRST BOOK - PART 2
My First Book – Part 2, A Producer's Life Continues, the latest memoir from legendary stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook read by the author, from Amazon. Learn more!
My First Book – Part 2, A Producer's Life Continues, the latest memoir from legendary stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook read by the author, from Amazon. Learn more!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where the cult classic will be brought back to life as The Shadow Cast hilariously acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where the cult classic will be brought back to life as The Shadow Cast hilariously acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen.
Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel to Appear in Supernatural Romance Film
According to reports, Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel will be starring together in a new supernatural romance film from director Jonathan Baker. Actor Andrew McCarthy of The Blacklist will also be appearing in the film. The plot of the movie, titled Fate, is being kept under wraps but is reported to be set at a 'Vista hotel', taking its inspiration from the historic Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, now owned by Quentin Tarantino.
According to reports, Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel will be starring together in a new supernatural romance film from director Jonathan Baker. Actor Andrew McCarthy of The Blacklist will also be appearing in the film. The plot of the movie, titled Fate, is being kept under wraps but is reported to be set at a 'Vista hotel', taking its inspiration from the historic Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, now owned by Quentin Tarantino.
Charles Dierkop Dies at 87
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Charles Dierkop has died at age 87. In 1962, Dierkop made his Broadway debut in General Seeger. Directed by and starring George C. Scott, the production closed after two performances.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Charles Dierkop has died at age 87. In 1962, Dierkop made his Broadway debut in General Seeger. Directed by and starring George C. Scott, the production closed after two performances.
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater
What did our critic think of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
What did our critic think of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
Review: North Shore Music Theatre Makes Magic Once Again With A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
Barry Bostwick to Join Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall Concert
Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall.
Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall.
Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024
Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.
Billy Van Zandt & Friends Reunite In Musical Celebration Evening To Benefit The Brookdale Performing Arts Center
The Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft will present Billy Van Zandt & Friends in a very special musical evening celebrating songs from the library of Van Zandt/Milmore theatrical productions.
The Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft will present Billy Van Zandt & Friends in a very special musical evening celebrating songs from the library of Van Zandt/Milmore theatrical productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has George C. Scott been in?
George C. Scott has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has George C. Scott been in?
George C. Scott has not appeared in the West End
What awards has George C. Scott been nominated for?
George C. Scott has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He has received Honorary Awards from the Drama Desk Awards. He was also nominated for Best Actor - Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Inherit the Wind" and "Wrong Turn at Lungfish". Additionally, he received nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Inherit the Wind", "Death of a Salesman", and "Uncle Vanya". Scott also won the Best Actor category at the Obie Awards for his roles in "Desire Under the Elms", "Richard III", and "As You Like It". He was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "Present Laughter". Scott's other nominations include Best Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Children of Darkness" and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Richard III".
What awards has George C. Scott won?
George C. Scott has won several awards throughout his career. He has received Honorary Awards from the Drama Desk Awards. He won the Best Actor - Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Inherit the Wind." He also won the Best Actor award from the Obie Awards for his roles in "Desire Under the Elms," "Richard III," "As You Like It," and "Children of Darkness." Additionally, he received the Best Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for "Children of Darkness" and the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for "Richard III."
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