Biography
Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 β 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.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 24
TV Shows 7
self 5
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997)
Pulp (1972)
Burke's Law (1963)
Adventures in Paradise (1959)
Loving You (1957)
The Weapon (1956)
Silver Lode (1954)
Bad for Each Other (1953)
Scared Stiff (1953)
Stolen Face (1952)
The Racket (1951)
Two of a Kind (1951)
The Company She Keeps (1951)
Dark City (1950)
Lux Video Theatre (1950)
Paid in Full (1950)
Easy Living (1949)
Too Late for Tears (1949)
Pitfall (1948)
I Walk Alone (1947)
Variety Girl (1947)
Desert Fury (1947)
Dead Reckoning (1946)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
You Came Along (1945)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1922-09-29
Deathday2015-01-31 (92 years old)
Birth PlaceScranton, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsEmma Matzo, Lizabeth Virginia Scott
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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