George C. Scott
ActingAbout George C. Scott
George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) was an American actor, director and producer. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayals of the prosecutor Claude Dancer in Anatomy of a Murder (1959), General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964), General George S. Patton in the film Patton (1970), and Ebenezer Scrooge in Clive Donner's film A Christmas Carol (1984).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George C. Scott reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of George C. Scott's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George C. Scott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George C. Scott Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George C. Scott's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George C. Scott.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Inherit the Wind | Matthew Harrison Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 3 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angus | Grandpa Ivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tyson | Cus D'Amato | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice | Judge Walker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Whipping Boy | Blind George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Malice | Dr. Martin Kessler | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Curaçao | Cornelius Wettering | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Finding the Way Home | Max Mittelman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rescuers Down Under | McLeach (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III | Lt. William 'Bill' Kinderman | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue | Smoke (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Ryan White Story | Charles Vaughan Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Last Days of Patton | Gen. George S. Patton Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Murders in the Rue Morgue | Auguste Dupin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Choices | Evan Granger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Ebenezer Scrooge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Firestarter | John Rainbird | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | China Rose | Burton Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Oliver Twist | Fagin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Taps | General Harlan Bache | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Changeling | John Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hardcore | Jake VanDorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Movie Movie | Gloves Malloy / Spats Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Prince and the Pauper | The Ruffler | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Islands in the Stream | Thomas Hudson | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg | Col. Franz Ritter | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fear on Trial | Louis Nizer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Oklahoma Crude | Noble 'Mase' Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rage | Dan Charles Logan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The New Centurions | Kilvinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Dr. Herbert Bock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Run | Harry Garmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Justin Playfair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Jane Eyre | Edward Rochester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Andersonville Trial | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Patton | General George S. Patton Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Petulia | Dr. Archie Bollen | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Flim-Flam Man | Mordecai Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Bible: In the Beginning... | Abraham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Car That Became a Star | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Paolo Maltese | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | General "Buck" Turgidson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The List of Adrian Messenger | Anthony Gethryn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hustler | Bert Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder | AAG Claude Dancer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Hanging Tree | George Grubb | Hit | Similar → |
George C. Scott - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George C. Scott?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George C. Scott is "In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has George C. Scott acted in?
George C. Scott has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George C. Scott?
Other notable films include "Fear on Trial", "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", and "Anatomy of a Murder".