Lizabeth Scott
Known for Acting · 33 credits
- Born
- 1922-09-29
- Died
- 2015-01-31
- Place of birth
- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- Emma Matzo · Lizabeth Virginia Scott
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.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Burke's Law
1963
as Mona Roberts
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
Adventures in Paradise
1959
as Carla MacKinley
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Margaret Bailey / Betsy
The Third Man
1959
The World of Hammer
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Movies (25)
Loving You
1957
as Glenda Markle
Dead Reckoning
1946
as Coral Chandler
Desert Fury
1947
as Paula Haller
The Weapon
1956
as Elsa Jenner
Pulp
1972
as Princess Betty Cippola
Variety Girl
1947
as Lizabeth Scott
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946
as Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997
as Self (archive footage)
Dark City
1950
as Fran Garland
Red Mountain
1951
as Chris
Easy Living
1949
as Liza Wilson
I Walk Alone
1947
as Kay Lawrence
The Racket
1951
as Irene Hayes
Pitfall
1948
as Mona Stevens
Scared Stiff
1953
as Mary Carroll
Silver Lode
1954
as Rose Evans
Two of a Kind
1951
as Brandy Kirby
The Company She Keeps
1951
as Joan
Too Late for Tears
1949
as Jane Palmer
Stolen Face
1952
as Alice Brent / Lily Conover
You Came Along
1945
as Ivy Hotchkiss
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
1999
as Self
Paid in Full
1950
as Jane Langley
Bad for Each Other
1953
as Helen Curtis
Elvis Through the Years
2007
as Self (archive footage)
About 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).… With 33 credits spanning from 1945 to 2007, Lizabeth Scott has appeared in 25 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lizabeth Scott Movies
- Loving You (1957) — as Glenda Markle
- Dead Reckoning (1946) — as Coral Chandler
- Desert Fury (1947) — as Paula Haller
- The Weapon (1956) — as Elsa Jenner
- Pulp (1972) — as Princess Betty Cippola
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