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.
25 movies · 8 shows
Elvis Through the Years
2007·0.0
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
1999·8.0
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997·5.1
Pulp
1972·5.8
Loving You
1957·6.2
The Weapon
1956·6.0
Silver Lode
1954·6.2
Bad for Each Other
1953·6.0
Scared Stiff
1953·6.5
Stolen Face
1952·5.8
The Racket
1951·6.3
Red Mountain
1951·6.7
Two of a Kind
1951·6.8
The Company She Keeps
1951·6.2
Dark City
1950·6.5
Paid in Full
1950·6.9
Easy Living
1949·5.7
Too Late for Tears
1949·6.8
Pitfall
1948·6.9
I Walk Alone
1947·6.6
Variety Girl
1947·6.5
Desert Fury
1947·5.9
Dead Reckoning
1946·6.8
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946·7.1
You Came Along
1945·7.3