Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
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.
Lizabeth Scott is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Loving You (1957), Dead Reckoning (1946), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), Burke's Law (1963), Adventures in Paradise (1959), The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955), The Third Man (1959). The recorded credits span 1946 to 1997, including 18 movies and 8 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Emma Matzo · Lizabeth Virginia Scott
MovieLoving You
MovieDead Reckoning
TV ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
TV ShowThe Colgate Comedy Hour
TV ShowBurke's Law
TV ShowAdventures in Paradise
TV ShowThe 20th Century Fox Hour
TV ShowThe Third Man
TV ShowLux Video Theatre
TV ShowThe World of Hammer
MovieToo Late for Tears
MovieDesert Fury
MovieThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers
MoviePulp
MovieThe Racket
MovieThe Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
MovieDark City
MovieBad for Each Other
MovieRed Mountain
MoviePitfall
MovieSilver Lode
MovieTwo of a Kind
MovieVariety Girl
MovieThe Company She Keeps
MovieScared Stiff
MovieI Walk Alone