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Lizabeth Scott

Sep 29, 1922 - Jan 31, 2015 (92 years old) in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

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

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Burke's Law
Mona Roberts
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
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Adventures in Paradise
Carla MacKinley
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The 20th Century Fox Hour
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The Third Man
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Lux Video Theatre
Margaret Bailey
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
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Elvis Through the Years
Self (archive footage)
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Too Late for Tears
Jane Palmer
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Dead Reckoning
Coral Chandler

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