Randolph Scott

Attore, Produttore

23 gennaio 1898 — 2 marzo 1987 (89 anni)
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.

Film e Serie su Plex

  • I 3 banditi
    I 3 banditi1957
  • Capitan Kidd
    Capitan Kidd1945
  • Il re dei pellirosse
    Il re dei pellirosse1936
  • 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders
    'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders1943
  • Lo straniero ha sempre una pistola
    Lo straniero ha sempre una pistola1953
  • L'agente speciale Pinkerton
    L'agente speciale Pinkerton1955
  • I predoni della città
    I predoni della città1946
  • Amore selvaggio
    Amore selvaggio1949
  • Il ponte dei senza paura
    Il ponte dei senza paura1950
  • Tre figli in gamba
    Tre figli in gamba1947
  • To the Last Man
    To the Last Man1933
  • Rocky Mountain Mystery
    Rocky Mountain Mystery1935
  • Il canto del West
    Il canto del West1934
  • Gunfighters of the Old West
    Gunfighters of the Old West

Famoso per

  • Sfida nell'alta Sierra
    Sfida nell'alta Sierra1962
  • L'albero della vendetta
    L'albero della vendetta1959
  • I 3 banditi
    I 3 banditi1957
  • I sette assassini
    I sette assassini1956
  • La valle dei mohicani
    La valle dei mohicani1960
  • Le mie due mogli
    Le mie due mogli1940
  • Decisione al tramonto
    Decisione al tramonto1957
  • Il cavaliere solitario
    Il cavaliere solitario1958
  • Il nodo del carnefice
    Il nodo del carnefice1952
  • Il re dei pellirosse
    Il re dei pellirosse1936
  • La sfida dei desperados
    La sfida dei desperados1943
  • Fred il ribelle
    Fred il ribelle1941
  • I cacciatori dell'oro
    I cacciatori dell'oro1942
  • 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders
    'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders1943
  • Il cavaliere del deserto
    Il cavaliere del deserto1951
  • L'oro della California
    L'oro della California1958
  • I senza Dio
    I senza Dio1955
  • Lo straniero ha sempre una pistola
    Lo straniero ha sempre una pistola1953
  • Seguendo la flotta
    Seguendo la flotta1936
  • La banda dei dieci
    La banda dei dieci1955

Filmografia

1993
La classe américaine · as Joël (archive Footage)
1992
Legends of the West · as Wyatt Earp In 'frontier Marshall' (archive Footage) (uncredited)
1992
Gunfighters of the Old West · as TownsmanSu Plex
1979
The Wild West · as Cast
1976
America at the Movies · as Gil Westrom
1962
Ride the High Country · as Gil Westrum
1960
Comanche Station · as Jefferson Cody
1959
Ride Lonesome · as Ben Brigade
1958
Westbound · as Capt. John Hayes
1958
Buchanan Rides Alone · as Tom Buchanan
1957
Decision at Sundown · as Bart Allison
1957
Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend · as Capt. Buck Devlin
1957
The Tall T · as Pat BrennanSu Plex
1956
7th Cavalry · as Capt. Tom Benson
1956
7 Men from Now · as Ben Stride
1955
A Lawless Street · as Marshal Calem Ware
1955
Tall Man Riding · as Larry Madden
1955
Rage at Dawn · as James BarlowSu Plex
1955
Ten Wanted Men · as John Stewart
1954
The Bounty Hunter · as Jim Kipp / James Collins
1954
Riding Shotgun · as Larry Delong
1953
Thunder Over the Plains · as Capt. David Porter
1953
The Stranger Wore a Gun · as Jeff TravisSu Plex
1953
The Man Behind the Gun · as Major Ransome Callicut
1952
Hangman's Knot · as Major Matt Stewart
1952
Carson City · as Silent Jeff Kincaid
1951
Man in the Saddle · as Owen Merrit
1951
Sugarfoot · as Jackson 'sugarfoot' Redan
1951
Fort Worth · as Ned Britt
1951
Santa Fe · as Britt Canfield
1950
The Cariboo Trail · as Jim RedfernSu Plex
1950
Colt .45 · as Steve Farrell
1950
The Nevadan · as Andrew Barclay
1949
1949
Canadian Pacific · as Tom AndrewsSu Plex
1949
The Doolins of Oklahoma · as Bill Doolin / Bill Daley
1949
The Walking Hills · as Jim Carey
1948
1948
Coroner Creek · as Chris Danning
1948
Albuquerque · as Cole Armin
1947
Christmas Eve · as Jonathan 'johnny'Su Plex
1947
Gunfighters · as Brazos Kane
1947
Trail Street · as Bat Masterson
1946
Home, Sweet Homicide · as Lt. Bill Smith
1946
Badman's Territory · as Sheriff Mark Rowley
1946
Abilene Town · as Marshall Dan MitchellSu Plex
1945
Captain Kidd · as Adam Mercy / Adam BlayneSu Plex
1945
China Sky · as Dr. Gray Thompson
1944
Belle of the Yukon · as Honest John Calhoun Aka Gentleman Jack
1944
Follow the Boys · as Randolph Scott (uncredited)
1943
1943
Corvette K-225 · as Lt. Cm. Mcclain
1943
The Desperadoes · as Sheriff Steve Upton
1943
Bombardier · as Buck Oliver
1942
Pittsburgh · as Cash Evans
1942
To the Shores of Tripoli · as Dixie Smith
1942
The Spoilers · as Mcnamara
1941
Paris Calling · as Flight Lt. Nicholas "nick" Jordan
1941
Belle Starr · as Sam Starr
1941
Western Union · as Vance Shaw
1940
When the Daltons Rode · as Tod Jackson
1940
My Favorite Wife · as Steve Burkett
1940
Virginia City · as Vance Irby
1939
20,000 Men a Year · as Brad Reynolds
1939
Coast Guard · as Thomas 'speed' Bradshaw
1939
Frontier Marshal · as Wyatt Earp
1939
Susannah of the Mounties · as Inspector Angus 'monty' Montague
1939
Land of Liberty · as Cast
1939
Jesse James · as Marshall Will Wright
1938
The Texans · as Kirk Jordan
1938
The Road to Reno · as Steve Fortness
1938
1937
High, Wide and Handsome · as Peter Cortlandt
1936
Go West Young Man · as Bud Norton
1936
The Last of the Mohicans · as HawkeyeSu Plex
1936
And Sudden Death · as Police Lt. James Knox
1936
Follow the Fleet · as Bilge Smith
1935
So Red the Rose · as Duncan Bedford
1935
She · as Leo Vincey
1935
Village Tale · as T.n. 'slaughter' Somerville
1935
Roberta · as John Kent
1935
Rocky Mountain Mystery · as Larry SuttonSu Plex
1935
Home on the Range · as Tom Hatfield
1934
Wagon Wheels · as Clint BelmetSu Plex
1933
Broken Dreams · as Dr. Robert Morley
1933
To the Last Man · as Lynn HaydenSu Plex
1933
Man of the Forest · as Brett Dale
1933
Cocktail Hour · as Morgan
1933
Supernatural · as Grant Wilson
1933
Murders in the Zoo · as Jack Woodford
1933
The Thundering Herd · as Tom Doan
1933
Hello, Everybody! · as Hunt Blake
1932
Wild Horse Mesa · as Chane Weymer
1932
Hot Saturday · as Bill Fadden
1932
Heritage of the Desert · as Jack Hare
1932
A Successful Calamity · as Larry Rivers
1932
Sky Bride · as Captain Frank Robertson
1930
Born Reckless · as Dick Milburn (uncredited)
1929
Dynamite · as Coal Miner
1929
The Virginian · as Rider
1929
Half Marriage · as Night Club Patron
1929
Sailor's Holiday · as (uncredited)
1929
Why Be Good? · as Man Dancing At The Boiler (uncredited)
1929
The Black Watch · as Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)
1929
Weary River · as Audience Member (0:56) (uncredited)
1929
The Wolf of Wall Street · as Broker's Assistant