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Randolph Scott
Actor

Randolph Scott

23 Jan 1898Born
2 Mar 1987Died
89Age at death
107Credits

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.

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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.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 107 credits.

  1. 1993La Classe américaineFilm: Joël (archive footage)
  2. 1992Legends of the WestFilm: Wyatt Earp in 'Frontier Marshall' (archive footage) (uncredited)
  3. 1962Ride the High CountryFilm: Gil Westrum
  4. 1960Comanche StationFilm: Jefferson Cody
  5. 1959WestboundFilm: Capt. John Hayes
  6. 1959Ride LonesomeFilm: Ben Brigade
  7. 1958Buchanan Rides AloneFilm: Tom Buchanan
  8. 1957Decision at SundownFilm: Bart Allison
  9. 1957Shoot-Out at Medicine BendFilm: Capt. Buck Devlin
  10. 1957The Tall TFilm: Pat Brennan
  11. 19567th CavalryFilm: Capt. Tom Benson
  12. 19567 Men from NowFilm: Ben Stride
  13. 1955A Lawless StreetFilm: Marshal Calem Ware
  14. 1955Tall Man RidingFilm: Larry Madden
  15. 1955Rage at DawnFilm: James Barlow
  16. 1955Ten Wanted MenFilm: John Stewart
  17. 1954The Bounty HunterFilm: Jim Kipp / James Collins
  18. 1954Riding ShotgunFilm: Larry Delong
  19. 1953Thunder Over the PlainsFilm: Capt. David Porter
  20. 1953The Stranger Wore a GunFilm: Jeff Travis
  21. 1953The Man Behind The GunFilm: Major Ransome Callicut
  22. 1952Hangman's KnotFilm: Major Matt Stewart
  23. 1952Carson CityFilm: Silent Jeff Kincaid
  24. 1951StarliftFilm: Randolph Scott
  25. 1951Man in the SaddleFilm: Owen Merrit
  26. 1951Fort WorthFilm: Ned Britt
  27. 1951Santa FeFilm: Britt Canfield
  28. 1951SugarfootFilm: Jackson 'Sugarfoot' Redan
  29. 1950The Cariboo TrailFilm: Jim Redfern
  30. 1950Colt .45Film: Steve Farrell
  31. 1950The NevadanFilm: Andrew Barclay
  32. 1949Fighting Man of the PlainsFilm: Jim Dancer
  33. 1949The Doolins of OklahomaFilm: Bill Doolin / Bill Daley
  34. 1949Canadian PacificFilm: Tom Andrews
  35. 1949The Walking HillsFilm: Jim Carey
  36. 1948Return of the Bad MenFilm: Vance
  37. 1948Coroner CreekFilm: Chris Danning
  38. 1948AlbuquerqueFilm: Cole Armin
  39. 1947Christmas EveFilm: Jonathan 'Johnny'
  40. 1947GunfightersFilm: Brazos Kane
  41. 1947Trail StreetFilm: Bat Masterson
  42. 1946Home Sweet HomicideFilm: Lt. Bill Smith
  43. 1946Badman's TerritoryFilm: Sheriff Mark Rowley
  44. 1946Abilene TownFilm: Marshall Dan Mitchell
  45. 1945Captain KiddFilm: Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
  46. 1945China SkyFilm: Dr. Gray Thompson
  47. 1944Belle of the YukonFilm: Honest John Calhoun aka Gentleman Jack
  48. 1944Follow the BoysFilm: Randolph Scott (uncredited)
  49. 1943Gung Ho!Film: Colonel Thorwald
  50. 1943Corvette K-225Film: Lt. Cm. McClain
  51. 1943The DesperadoesFilm: Sheriff Steve Upton
  52. 1943BombardierFilm: Buck Oliver
  53. 1942PittsburghFilm: Cash Evans
  54. 1942The SpoilersFilm: McNamara
  55. 1942To the Shores of TripoliFilm: Dixie Smith
  56. 1941Paris CallingFilm: Nick
  57. 1941Belle StarrFilm: Sam Starr
  58. 1941Western UnionFilm: Vance Shaw
  59. 1940When the Daltons RodeFilm: Tod Jackson
  60. 1940My Favorite WifeFilm: Steve Burkett
  61. 1940Virginia CityFilm: Vance Irby
  62. 193920,000 Men a YearFilm: Brad Reynolds
  63. 1939Coast GuardFilm: Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw
  64. 1939Frontier MarshalFilm: Wyatt Earp
  65. 1939Susannah of the MountiesFilm: Monty
  66. 1939Jesse JamesFilm: Marshall Will Wright
  67. 1938The TexansFilm: Kirk Jordan
  68. 1938The Road to RenoFilm: Steve Fortness
  69. 1938Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmFilm: Anthony Kent
  70. 1937High, Wide and HandsomeFilm: Peter Cortlandt
  71. 1936Go West Young ManFilm: Bud Norton
  72. 1936The Last of the MohicansFilm: Hawkeye
  73. 1936And Sudden DeathFilm: Police Lt. James Knox
  74. 1936Follow the FleetFilm: Bilge Smith
  75. 1935So Red the RoseFilm: Duncan Bedford
  76. 1935Pirate Party on Catalina IsleFilm: Randolph Scott
  77. 1935SheFilm: Leo Vincey
  78. 1935Village TaleFilm: T.N. 'Slaughter' Somerville
  79. 1935RobertaFilm: John Kent
  80. 1935The Fighting WesternerFilm: Larry Sutton

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