Lizabeth Scott
Actor
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. 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.
Filmography
Dead Reckoning
as Coral Chandler 1946
Too Late for Tears
as Jane Palmer 1949
Pitfall
as Mona Stevens 1948
I Walk Alone
as Kay Lawrence 1947
Silver Lode
as Rose Evans 1954
Loving You
as Glenda Markle 1957
Pulp
as Princess Betty Cippola 1972
Dark City
as Fran Garland 1950
Scared Stiff
as Mary Carroll 1953
The Racket
as Irene Hayes 1951
Desert Fury
as Paula Haller 1947
Stolen Face
as Alice Brent / Lily Conover 1952
Easy Living
as Liza Wilson 1949
Red Mountain
as Chris 1951
The Weapon
as Elsa Jenner 1956
The Company She Keeps
as Joan 1951