About
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...
Known for
Burke's LawSeries • 1963
Adventures in ParadiseSeries • 1959
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
The Third ManSeries • 1959
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Dead ReckoningMovie • 1946
The Strange Love of Martha IversMovie • 1946
The RacketMovie • 1951
PulpMovie • 1972
Scared StiffMovie • 1953
PitfallMovie • 1948
Loving YouMovie • 1957
Red MountainMovie • 1951
Desert FuryMovie • 1947
Easy LivingMovie • 1949
Dark CityMovie • 1950
I Walk AloneMovie • 1947
Too Late for TearsMovie • 1949
Stolen FaceMovie • 1952
Silver LodeMovie • 1954
The WeaponMovie • 1956