George C. Scott

About

He won an Academy Award for his tough-as-nails portrayal of the titular character in Patton. He also played Ebenezer Scrooge in director Clive Donner's A Christmas Carol.

Before Fame

As a child, he strove to become a writer and wrote many unpublished short stories.

Trivia

He played General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove.

Family Life

After his fourth marriage, he embarked on a turbulent relationship with actress Ava Gardner. He had a total of seven children including actor Campbell Scott.

Associated With

He starred in Patton with Karl Malden.

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