Why George Randolph Scott Is One Of The Most Recognized Faces In Sports

TCM reports that George Randolph Scott was nearly 30 when he became an actor. IMDb writes that he met Howard Hughes in California, who provided him with an audition for the 1929 film "Dynamite." Although Scott did not get the role, he had his foot in the door. He subsequently became actor Gary Cooper's dialect coach for "The Virginian." Scott also had a small uncredited role in the film. Meanwhile, he continued to study acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. Shortly after, Scott signed a contract with Paramount Pictures and was on his way to stardom.

According to The New York Times, Scott's acting career flourished in the 1930s due to his roles in western films. He starred in 'The Last of the Mohicans," 'Heritage of the Desert" (via TCM), and "Jesse James," amongst many others. Scott also made musicals with Fred Astaire, such as "Roberta" and "Follow the Fleet." In the 1940s, TCM explains that Scott took on military roles to show his support for World War II. However, after 1947, Scott decided only to make Westerns.

He explained (via The New York Times), "They have been the mainstay of the industry ever since its beginning. And they have been good to me. Westerns are a type of picture which everybody can see and enjoy. Westerns always make money. And they always increase a star's fan following."

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