Ken Scott (born Kenneth E. Schibath; October 13, 1928 – December 2, 1986) was an American actor best known for his work in films in the 1950s and on television after that.

Biography

Born in

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, Scott was the son of interior decorator Ernst Schibath and attended school at

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and

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. He worked as a truck driver, an artist, an actor, a salesman and finally a TV announcer at

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. Discovered by producer

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on a television show, he was contracted to

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on Oct. 8, 1956 with his first work narrating the film ''

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''. He had lead roles in several of the studio's

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s and made appearances in some of Fox's major films. Following his years at Fox he appeared as a guest star on numerous American television series, Scott was cast as

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in the 1963 episode, "The Melancholy Gun", of the

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, ''

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'', hosted by

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. In the story line, Ringo, an expert gunslinger with a mysterious past seeks to lead a more respectable life. However, many want to make their reputations by challenging Ringo's shooting skills.

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was cast as his romantic interest, Myra Engles .

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played a physician in this episode. In the 1964 ''Death Valley Days'' episode, "Trial at Belle Springs", Scott played the historical

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, who goes undercover to break a robbery ring run by Belle Wilgus (

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). In 1965, Scott teamed up again with McRae (under a more jaded romantic interest) in the S10E20 offering “Circus Trick” on ''

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''.

Select credits

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'' (1956) – Naval Investigator (uncredited) *''

The True Story of Jesse James ''The True Story of Jesse James'' is a 1957 American Western drama film adapted from Henry King's 1939 film '' Jesse James'', which was only loosely based on James' life. It was directed by Nicholas Ray, with Robert Wagner portraying Jesse Jam ...

'' (1957) *''

The Way to the Gold ''The Way to the Gold'' is a 1957 drama film directed by Robert D. Webb and starring Jeffrey Hunter, Sheree North, and Barry Sullivan. It was released by 20th Century-Fox. Plot Joe Mundy (Hunter) is being released from prison and an old convict, ...

'' (1957) – Intern *''

The Three Faces of Eve ''The Three Faces of Eve'' is a 1957 American film noir mystery drama film presented in CinemaScope, based on the book of the same name about the life of Chris Costner Sizemore, which was written by psychiatrists Corbett H. Thigpen and Hervey ...

'' (1957) – Earl *''

Stopover Tokyo ''Stopover Tokyo'' is a 1957 American film noir crime film directed by Richard L. Breen and starring Robert Wagner, Joan Collins, Edmond O'Brien and Ken Scott. Filmed in Japan in CinemaScope, the film is set in Tokyo and follows a US counterint ...

'' (1957) – Tony Barrett *''

From Hell to Texas ''From Hell to Texas'' is a 1958 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Don Murray and Diane Varsi. Plot Ruthless cattle baron Hunter Boyd orders his riders to capture a former ranch-hand, Tod Lohman, suspected of murder ...

'' (1958) – Otis Boyd *''

The Bravados ''The Bravados'' is a 1958 American Western film (color by DeLuxe) directed by Henry King, starring Gregory Peck and Joan Collins. The CinemaScope film was based on a novel of the same name, written by Frank O'Rourke. Plot Jim Douglass ...

'' (1958) – Primo – Deputy Sheriff *''

The Fiend Who Walked the West ''The Fiend Who Walked the West'' is a 1958 Western film based on the 1947 film noir ''Kiss of Death''. Almost a horror western, the story involves a psychotic ex-convict terrorising his former cellmate and his family. The director was Gordon ...

'' (1958) – Paul Finney *''

Woman Obsessed ''Woman Obsessed'' is a 1959 romantic drama film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols, Dennis Holmes, Theodore Bikel, Ken Scott, James Philbrook, and Florence MacMichael. The screenplay concerns th ...

'' (1959) – Sergeant Le Moyne *'' This Earth Is Mine'' (1959) – Luigi Griffanti *''

A Private's Affair ''A Private's Affair'' is a 1959 American musical comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Sal Mineo and Christine Carère. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1960. Plot Two men from New York—Luigi, a hip wanna-be beatnik, a ...

'' (1959) – Sgt. Tevlin (uncredited) *''

Five Gates to Hell ''Five Gates to Hell'' is a 1959 American adventure film written and directed by James Clavell in CinemaScope. The film stars Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens, Neville Brand, Ken Scott, Nobu McCarthy and Benson Fong. It was Clavell's directorial ...

'' (1959) – Dr. John Richter *''

Beloved Infidel ''Beloved Infidel'' is a 1959 DeLuxe Color biographical drama film made by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope and based on the relationship of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheilah Graham. The film was directed by Henry King and produced by Jerry Wald ...

'' (1959) – Robinson *''

Desire in the Dust ''Desire in the Dust'' is a 1960 film released by the 20th Century Studios, Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, directed by William F. Claxton, produced by Robert L. Lippert and starring Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer and Joan Bennett. The screenp ...

'' (1960) – Lonnie Wilson *''

The Fiercest Heart ''The Fiercest Heart'' is a 1961 American adventure film in CinemaScope and Color by De Luxe starring Stuart Whitman and Juliet Prowse, also featuring 1960 Summer Olympics decathlon champion Rafer Johnson. It is set in 1830s South Africa and bas ...

'' (1961) – Harry Carter *''

Pirates of Tortuga ''Pirates of Tortuga'' is a 1961 DeLuxe Color American swashbuckler film which invented an alternate history for the actual Welsh privateer Henry Morgan. It was released in October 1961 in the United States in CinemaScope. Plot In the 17th centu ...

'' (1961) – Bart Paxton *'' The Second Time Around'' (1961) – Sheriff Burns *''

Police Nurse ''Police Nurse'' is a 1963 American drama film directed by Maury Dexter and written by Harry Spalding. The film stars Ken Scott, Merry Anders, Oscar Beregi (Jr.), Barbara Mansell, John Holland and Byron Morrow. The film was released in May 1963, ...

'' (1963) – Art Devlin *''

Raiders from Beneath the Sea ''Raiders from Beneath the Sea'' is a 1964 American adventure film directed by Maury Dexter and starring Ken Scott and Merry Anders. Plot A down-on-his-luck California apartment house manager hatches a plan to rob a Catalina Island bank—and e ...

'' (1964) – Bill Harper *''

The Naked Brigade ''The Naked Brigade'' is a 1965 Greek-American war film directed by Maury Dexter and starring Shirley Eaton, Ken Scott and Mary Chronopoulou. The screenplay concerns a British girl who becomes trapped on Crete during World War II. Plot During the ...

'' (1965) – Christo *'' The Murder Game'' (1965) – Steve Baldwin *''

Fantastic Voyage ''Fantastic Voyage'' is a 1966 American science fiction adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Harry Kleiner, based on a story by Otto Klement and Jerome Bixby. The film is about a submarine crew who are shrunk to microscop ...

'' (1966) – Secret Service *''

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'' (1967) – Riddler henchman (Down) *'' The St. Valentine's Day Massacre'' (1967) – Policeman (uncredited) *''

Psych-Out ''Psych-Out'' is a 1968 American psychedelic film about hippies, psychedelic music and recreational drugs starring Susan Strasberg, Jack Nicholson (the film's leading man despite being billed under supporting player Dean Stockwell) and Bruce De ...

'' (1968) – Preacher *''

The Roommates ''The Roommates'' is a 1973 American thriller film directed by Arthur Marks, starring Pat Woodell, Marki Bey, Roberta Collins, Laurie Rose, and Christina Hart. Plot Five young women named Beth, Brea, Carla, Heather, and Heather's cousin Paula ...

'' (1973) – Marty *''

The Gumball Rally ''The Gumball Rally'' is a 1976 American comedy film directed and co-written by Charles Bail, a former stunt coordinator also known as Chuck Bail, about an illicit coast-to-coast road race. It was inspired by the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining- ...

'' (1976) *''The Boob Tube Strikes Again!'' (1977) – Rabbi *''Double Exposure'' (1983) – Husband

References

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