Actor
Martha Scott
Born September 22, 1912 in Jamesport, Missouri, USADied May 28, 200336 films
Martha Ellen Scott (1912–2003) was an American actress best known for her roles as mother of the lead character in numerous films and television shows.
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First watchBen-Hur19597.9as MiriamIn ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure,…View filmEssential films
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36 films as actor- 1990Daughter of the StreetsSarah
- 1989Love and BetrayalGinger
- 1988Doin' Time on Planet EarthVirginia Camalier
- 1986Adam: His Song ContinuesGram Walsh
- 1983AdamGram Walsh
- 1983Summer GirlMartina Shelburne
- 1980Father FigureHilda Wollman
- 1979CharlestonMrs. Farrell (Aunt Louisa)
- 1977The Turning PointAdelaide
- 1975The Legendary Curse of the Hope DiamondMumsie
- 1975The Bionic WomanHelen Elgin
- 1975The Abduction of Saint AnneMother Michael
- 1974Airport 1975Sister Beatrice
- 1974Murder in the First Person SingularMrs. Emerson
- 1974Thursday's GameMrs. Reynolds
- 1974The Man from IndependenceMamma Truman
- 1974Sorority KillHouse Mother
- 1973Charlotte's WebMrs. Arable (voice)
- 1973The Devil's DaughterMrs. Stone
- 1971LemonadeMabel
- 1959Ben-HurMiriam
- 1957SayonaraMrs. Webster
- 1957Eighteen and AnxiousLottie Graham
- 1956The Ten CommandmentsYochabel
- 1955The Desperate HoursEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
- 1951When I Grow UpMother Reed
- 1949Strange BargainGeorgia Wilson
- 1947So Well RememberedOlivia
- 1943In Old OklahomaCatherine Elizabeth Allen
- 1943Hi Diddle DiddleJanie Prescott
- 1943Stage Door CanteenMartha Scott
- 1941One Foot in HeavenHope Morris Spence
- 1941They Dare Not LoveMarta Keller
- 1941Cheers for Miss BishopElla Bishop
- 1940The Howards of VirginiaJane Peyton-Howard
- 1940Our TownEmily Webb