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Randolph Scott

Acting

2.2 Popularity Jan 23, 1898 (89 years old) Orange County, Virginia, USA

Randolph Scott (born George Randolph Scott, 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, N...

Biography

Randolph Scott (born George Randolph Scott, 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 125

2018
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2004
1997
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1994
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1993
La Classe américaine Movie

as Joël (archive footage)

1992
Legends of the West Movie

as Wyatt Earp in 'Frontier Marshall'

1962
Ride the High Country Movie

as Gil Westrum

1960
Comanche Station Movie

as Jefferson Cody

1959
Westbound Movie

as Capt. John Hayes

1959
Ride Lonesome Movie

as Ben Brigade

1959
Ride Lonesome Movie

Producer

1958
Buchanan Rides Alone Movie

as Tom Buchanan

1958
Buchanan Rides Alone Movie

Associate Producer

1957
Decision at Sundown Movie

as Bart Allison

1957
Decision at Sundown Movie

Associate Producer

1957
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend Movie

as Buck Devlin

1957
The Tall T Movie

as Pat Brennan

1957
The Tall T Movie

Associate Producer

1956
7th Cavalry Movie

as Capt. Tom Benson

1956
7th Cavalry Movie

Associate Producer

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 23, 1898 (89 years old)
Died March 02, 1987
Place of Birth Orange County, Virginia, USA
Also Known As George Randolph Scott, Randy Scott
Years Active 1928 - 2018
Popularity 2.2
Career Stats
125 Total Credits
113 Movie Roles
1 Photos