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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) — Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
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Dead Reckoning (1946) — Coral Chandler
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Too Late for Tears (1949) — Jane Palmer
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Pitfall (1948) — Mona Stevens
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I Walk Alone (1947) — Kay Lawrence
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Silver Lode (1954) — Rose Evans
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Loving You (1957) — Glenda Markle
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Pulp (1972) — Princess Betty Cippola
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Dark City (1950) — Fran Garland
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Scared Stiff (1953) — Mary Carroll
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The Racket (1951) — Irene Hayes
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Desert Fury (1947) — Paula Haller
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Stolen Face (1952) — Alice Brent / Lily Conover
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Easy Living (1949) — Liza Wilson
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Red Mountain (1951) — Chris
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The Weapon (1956) — Elsa Jenner
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The Company She Keeps (1951) — Joan
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The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997) — Self (archive footage)
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Two of a Kind (1951) — Brandy Kirby
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The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) — Self
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Bad for Each Other (1953) — Helen Curtis
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Burke's Law (1963) — Mona Roberts
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Variety Girl (1947) — Lizabeth Scott
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The Third Man (1959) — Diana Masters
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The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
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The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
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Paid in Full (1950) — Jane Langley
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) — Margaret Bailey
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Adventures in Paradise (1959) — Carla MacKinley
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The World of Hammer (1994) — Self (archive footage)
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You Came Along (1945) — Ivy Hotchkiss
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Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man (1999) — Self
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Elvis Through the Years (2007) — Self (archive footage)