Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1898-01-23
Deathday: 1987-03-02 (89 years old)

Biography

Randolph Scott (born George Randolph Scott on January 23, 1898, in Orange County, Virginia, USA) 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.

Filmography

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Movies 115

Producer 12

self 11

Wyatt Earp in 'Frontier Marshall'
Legends of the West

Legends of the West (1992)

Movie
Capt. John Hayes
Westbound

Westbound (1959)

Movie
Ben Brigade / Producer
Ride Lonesome

Ride Lonesome (1959)

Movie
1
Tom Buchanan / Associate Producer
Buchanan Rides Alone

Buchanan Rides Alone (1958)

Movie
Bart Allison / Associate Producer
Decision at Sundown

Decision at Sundown (1957)

Movie
Pat Brennan / Associate Producer
The Tall T

The Tall T (1957)

Movie
Capt. Tom Benson / Associate Producer
7th Cavalry

7th Cavalry (1956)

Movie
Marshal Calem Ware / Associate Producer
A Lawless Street

A Lawless Street (1955)

Movie
4
John Stewart / Associate Producer
Ten Wanted Men

Ten Wanted Men (1955)

Movie
Jim Kipp / James Collins
The Bounty Hunter

The Bounty Hunter (1954)

Movie
Jeff Travis / Associate Producer
The Stranger Wore a Gun

The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953)

Movie
Major Matt Stewart / Associate Producer
Hangman's Knot

Hangman's Knot (1952)

Movie
Silent Jeff Kincaid
Carson City

Carson City (1952)

Movie
Randolph Scott
Starlift

Starlift (1951)

Movie
Owen Merrit / Associate Producer
Man in the Saddle

Man in the Saddle (1951)

Movie
Britt Canfield
Santa Fe

Santa Fe (1951)

Movie
Jackson 'Sugarfoot' Redan
Sugarfoot

Sugarfoot (1951)

Movie
Andrew Barclay / Producer
The Nevadan

The Nevadan (1950)

Movie
Bill Doolin / Bill Daley
The Doolins of Oklahoma

The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949)

Movie
Jim Carey / Producer
The Walking Hills

The Walking Hills (1949)

Movie
Jonathan 'Johnny'
Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve (1947)

Movie
Marshall Dan Mitchell
Abilene Town

Abilene Town (1946)

Movie
6
Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
Captain Kidd

Captain Kidd (1945)

Movie
Dr. Gray Thompson
China Sky

China Sky (1945)

Movie
Honest John Calhoun aka Gentleman Jack
Belle of the Yukon

Belle of the Yukon (1944)

Movie
Colonel Thorwald
Gung Ho!

Gung Ho! (1943)

Movie
Sheriff Steve Upton
The Desperadoes

The Desperadoes (1943)

Movie
6
Lt. Nicholas 'Nick' Jordan
Paris Calling

Paris Calling (1941)

Movie
Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw
Coast Guard

Coast Guard (1939)

Movie
Inspector Angus 'Monty' Montague
Susannah of the Mounties

Susannah of the Mounties (1939)

Movie
Marshall Will Wright
Jesse James

Jesse James (1939)

Movie
Police Lt. James Knox
And Sudden Death

And Sudden Death (1936)

Movie
Leo Vincey
She

She (1935)

Movie
T.N. 'Slaughter' Somerville
Village Tale

Village Tale (1935)

Movie
Dr. Robert Morley
Broken Dreams

Broken Dreams (1933)

Movie
Captain Frank Robertson
Sky Bride

Sky Bride (1932)

Movie
Dick Milburn (uncredited)
Born Reckless

Born Reckless (1930)

Movie
Night Club Patron
Half Marriage

Half Marriage (1929)

Movie
Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
The Black Watch

The Black Watch (1929)

Movie
Man Dancing at The Boiler (uncredited)
Why Be Good?

Why Be Good? (1929)

Movie
Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)
Weary River

Weary River (1929)

Movie
4
Foreign Serviceman in Moroccan Cafe (uncredited)
Sharp Shooters

Sharp Shooters (1928)

Movie
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1898-01-23

Deathday
1987-03-02 (89 years old)

Birth Name
George Randolph Scott

Birth Place
Orange County, United States

Religion
Episcopal Church

Height

Father
George Grant Scott

Mother
Lucy Lavinia Crane

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
George Randolph Scott, Randy Scott

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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