Knowra George C. Scott George C. Scott George C. Scott (1927–1999) was an American actor and director known for forceful performances in theater and film, including Patton, Dr. Strangelove, and The Hustler.
Patton (film) : A 1970 biographical war film starring George C. Scott as U.S. Army General George S. Patton. Scott’s portrayal of the blunt, theatrical general became his most celebrated screen role.
Franklin J. Schaffner : An American film and television director whose films include Patton and Planet of the Apes. Schaffner directed Scott’s signature performance in Patton.
Wise, Virginia : A town in southwestern Virginia and the county seat of Wise County. Scott was born in Wise, Virginia, in 1927.
Academy Award for Best Actor : An annual Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actor in a film. Scott won for Patton but refused the award, making his opposition to awards ceremonies widely known.
Dr. Strangelove : Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 satirical film about nuclear war and its political and military causes. Scott plays General Buck Turgidson, a comic portrait of aggressive military leadership.
Stanley Kubrick : An American film director known for formally distinctive films including Dr. Strangelove and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubrick directed Scott in Dr. Strangelove and elicited an exaggerated comic performance.
University of Missouri : A public research university in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 1839. Scott attended the university and studied journalism before pursuing acting.
Primetime Emmy Award : An American award honoring excellence in television programming and performances. Scott won Emmy Awards for television work, despite rejecting the idea of competitive acting awards.
The Hustler : A 1961 drama about pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson, directed by Robert Rossen. Scott’s role as pool champion Bert Gordon pairs menace with controlled restraint.
Robert Rossen : An American screenwriter and film director whose films include All the King’s Men and The Hustler. Rossen cast Scott as Bert Gordon in The Hustler.
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