Randolph Scott
Acting
Biography
George Randolph Scott (January 23, 1898 – March 2, 1987) was an American actor, best known for his roles in Western films. His career spanned from 1928 to 1962, during which he appeared in over 100 films, with more than 60 of them being Westerns. Scott was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, in a wealthy family. His father, George Grant Scott, was the first certified public accountant (CPA) in North Carolina, and his mother, Lucille Crane Scott, came from a prominent Virginia family. He attended private schools and excelled in sports, including football, baseball, horse racing, and swimming. During World War I, Scott enlisted in the North Carolina National Guard and later served in France as part of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Trench Mortar Battalion. After the war, he trained as an artillery officer before returning to the United States. Scott initially pursued a career in textile engineering, but his interest in acting led him to Hollywood in the late 1920s. He landed minor roles before securing a contract with Paramount Pictures, where he met Cary Grant on the set of Hot Saturday (1932). The two actors became close companions, sharing a home for several years, which led to speculation about their relationship. Scott and Grant lived together for over a decade, first in a Los Angeles apartment, then in a Beverly Hills home, and later in a Santa Monica beach house. Their close bond was widely discussed in Hollywood, with some believing they were romantically involved, though neither actor ever publicly confirmed this. Photos from the time show them laughing, exercising, cooking, and spending time together, fueling further speculation. Scott’s career flourished in the 1930s and 1940s, with roles in dramas, comedies, musicals, war films, and adventure movies. However, it was in the Western genre that he truly became a box-office star, particularly in the 1950s. His collaborations with director Budd Boetticher in films like Ride Lonesome (1959) and Comanche Station (1960) are considered classics of the genre. Scott was married twice: first to Marion DuPont (1936–1939) and later to Patricia Stillman (1944–1987), with whom he adopted two children. Despite his Hollywood success, he was known for his private nature, preferring to avoid industry events and publicity. After retiring in 1962, Scott focused on business investments, amassing a fortune that allowed him to live comfortably until his passing on March 2, 1987, at the age of 89. Scott remains one of Hollywood’s greatest Western stars, with his stoic, rugged persona influencing generations of actors. His films continue to be celebrated for their authentic portrayal of the American frontier.
Born: January 23, 1898
Place of Birth: Orange County, Virginia, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Joël (archive footage)
as Wyatt Earp in 'Frontier Marshall'
as Gil Westrum
as Jefferson Cody
as Capt. John Hayes
as Ben Brigade
as Tom Buchanan
as Bart Allison
as Capt. Buck Devlin
as Pat Brennan
as Capt. Tom Benson
as Ben Stride
as Marshal Calem Ware
as Larry Madden
as James Barlow
as John Stewart
as Jim Kipp / James Collins
as Larry Delong
as Capt. David Porter
as Jeff Travis
as Major Ransome Callicut
as Major Matt Stewart
as Silent Jeff Kincaid
as Randolph Scott
as Owen Merrit
as Ned Britt
as Britt Canfield
as Jackson 'Sugarfoot' Redan
as Jim Redfern
as Steve Farrell
as Andrew Barclay
as Jim Dancer
as Bill Doolin / Bill Daley
as Tom Andrews
as Jim Carey
as Vance
as Chris Danning
as Cole Armin
as Jonathan 'Johnny'
as Brazos Kane
as Bat Masterson
as Lt. Bill Smith
as Sheriff Mark Rowley
as Marshall Dan Mitchell
as Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
as Dr. Gray Thompson
as Honest John Calhoun aka Gentleman Jack
as Colonel Thorwald
as Lt. Cm. McClain
as Sheriff Steve Upton
as Buck Oliver
as Cash Evans
as Dixie Smith
as McNamara
as Lt. Nicholas "Nick" Jordan
as Sam Starr
as Himself
as Vance Shaw
as Tod Jackson
as Steve Burkett
as Vance Irby
as Brad Reynolds
as Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw
as Wyatt Earp
as Inspector Angus 'Monty' Montague
as Marshall Will Wright
as Kirk Jordan
as Steve Fortness
as Tony Kent
as Peter Cortlandt
as Bud Norton
as Hawkeye
as Police Lt. James Knox
as Bilge Smith
as Duncan Bedford
as Randolph Scott
as Leo Vincey
as T.N. 'Slaughter' Somerville
as John Kent
as Larry Sutton
as Tom Hatfield
as Clint Belmet
as Jim Cleve
as Dr. Robert Morley
as Lynn Hayden
as Brett Dale
as Morgan
as Ash Preston
as Grant Wilson
as Jack Woodford
as Tom Doan
as Hunt Blake
as Chane Weymer
as Bill Fadden
as Jack Hare
as Larry Rivers
as Captain Frank Robertson
as Dick Milburn (uncredited)
as Coal Miner
as Night Club Patron
as (uncredited)
as Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
as Helms
as Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
as Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)
as Broker's Assistant
as Foreign Serviceman in Moroccan Cafe (uncredited)