
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.

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961

Burke's Law
TV • 1963

The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV • 1950

Adventures in Paradise
TV • 1959

The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV • 1955

The Third Man
TV • 1959

The World of Hammer
TV • 1994

The Racket
MOVIE • 1951

Pulp
MOVIE • 1972

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
MOVIE • 1946

I Walk Alone
MOVIE • 1947

Pitfall
MOVIE • 1948

Two of a Kind
MOVIE • 1951

Variety Girl
MOVIE • 1947

Scared Stiff
MOVIE • 1953

Dead Reckoning
MOVIE • 1946

Desert Fury
MOVIE • 1947

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
MOVIE • 1997