Fred J. Scollay - Actor Profile

Fred J. Scollay

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
16Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

Fred J. Scollay Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Fred J. Scollay reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Fred J. Scollay's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Fred J. Scollay's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Night America Trembled, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Fred J. Scollay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fred J. Scollay's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Night America Trembled (1957) movie poster
★7.5

The Night America Trembled: A recreation and commentary on how people reacted to the radio broadcast of The War Of The Worlds in 1938. [An episode o

The Night America Trembled

1957•Drama
★7.3
Sentence of Death (1953) movie poster
★7.3

Sentence of Death: A woman witnesses a murder during a store robbery but claims the accused man is not the killer. After he is convicted an

Sentence of Death

1953•TV Movie
★6.9
Death Wish (1974) movie poster
★6.9

Death Wish: After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prow

Death Wish

1974•Crime
★6.8
Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) movie poster
★6.8

Odds Against Tomorrow: An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.

Odds Against Tomorrow

1959•Crime
★6.8
Paper Lion (1968) movie poster
★6.8

Paper Lion: Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.

Paper Lion

1968•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Fred J. Scollay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Stanley & Iris Mr. Delancey Hit Similar →
1986 A Case of Deadly Force Judge Skinner Flop Similar →
1982 Q Capt. Fletcher Average Similar →
1978 Breaking Up Tony Flop Similar →
1977 The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Putnam Flop Similar →
1976 The Tenth Level Dr. McBride Flop Similar →
1975 The Man Who Would Not Die Lt. Willetts Flop Similar →
1974 Death Wish District Attorney Hit Similar →
1971 Lady Liberty Doctor (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1968 Paper Lion Man Hit Similar →
1959 Odds Against Tomorrow Cannoy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 All the King's Men - Flop Similar →
1958 Stage Struck Bum (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 The Night America Trembled Harry Super Hit Similar →
1953 1984 Man in Cell Average Similar →
1953 Sentence of Death Harry Sawyer Hit Similar →

Fred J. Scollay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fred J. Scollay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fred J. Scollay is "The Night America Trembled" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Fred J. Scollay acted in?

Fred J. Scollay has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fred J. Scollay?

Other notable films include "Sentence of Death", "Death Wish", and "Odds Against Tomorrow".

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