
Lizabeth Scott
- Date of Birth: 1922-09-29
- Date of Death: 2015-01-31
- Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
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. H... 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.

Dark City
Drama, Thriller, Crime • 1950 October

I Walk Alone
Drama, Crime • 1947 December

Scared Stiff
Music, Comedy, Horror • 1953 April

Red Mountain
Western • 1951 November

Lux Video Theatre
Drama, Comedy • 1950 October

Lux Video Theatre
Drama, Comedy • 1950 October

The Racket
Crime, Thriller • 1951 October

Loving You
Drama, Music, Romance • 1957 July

Silver Lode
Western • 1954 July

Variety Girl
Music, Comedy • 1947 August