Lizabeth Scott

Acting Sep 29, 1922 Jan 31, 2015 (aged 93) Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 – 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.

34 Acting Credits

Lizabeth Scott

Acting

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Dead Reckoning

Too Late for Tears

Pitfall

I Walk Alone

Silver Lode

Loving You

Pulp

Dark City

Scared Stiff

The Racket

Desert Fury

Stolen Face

Easy Living

Red Mountain

The Weapon

The Company She Keeps

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

Two of a Kind

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Bad for Each Other

Burke's Law

Variety Girl

The Third Man