Zachary Scott
ActingAbout Zachary Scott
Zachary Scott (21 February 1914 – 3 October 1965) was an American actor, most notable for his roles as villains and "mystery men".
Zachary Scott Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Zachary Scott reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Zachary Scott's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Zachary Scott'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 Mildred Pierce, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Zachary Scott Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zachary Scott's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Zachary Scott has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Monte Beragon in Mildred Pierce (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | It's Only Money | Gregory DeWitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Big Deal in Laredo | Otto Habershaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jane Eyre | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Young One | Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Natchez Trace | John A. Morrow / John Murrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Man in the Shadow | John Lewis Sullivan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Counterfeit Plan | Max Brant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bandido! | Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Flame of the Islands | Wade Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shotgun | Reb Carlton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Treasure of Ruby Hills | Ross Haney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Appointment in Honduras | Harry Sheppard | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wings of Danger | Richard Van Ness | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Let's Make It Legal | Victor Macfarland | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stronghold | Don Miguel Navarro | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Secret of Convict Lake | Johnny Greer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lightning Strikes Twice | Harvey Fortescue Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Born to Be Bad | Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Barry Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Colt .45 | Jason Brett | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shadow on the Wall | David I. Starrling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Guilty Bystander | Max Thursday | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Breakdowns of 1949 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | One Last Fling | Larry Pearce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Flamingo Road | Fielding Carlisle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | South of St. Louis | Charlie Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Flaxy Martin | Walter Colby | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Whiplash | Rex Durant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ruthless | Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cass Timberlane | Bradd Criley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Unfaithful | Bob Hunter | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Stallion Road | Stephen Purcell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Her Kind of Man | Steve Maddux | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Danger Signal | Ronnie Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce | Monte Beragon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Southerner | Sam Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Mask of Dimitrios | Dimitrios Makropoulos | Hit | Similar → |
Zachary Scott - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zachary Scott?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zachary Scott is "Mildred Pierce" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Zachary Scott acted in?
Zachary Scott has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Zachary Scott?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "Hollywood Canteen", and "Flamingo Road".