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Fred J. Scollay

Fred J. Scollay (March 19, 1923 – November 3, 2015) was an American character actor with dozens of credits in daytime and primetime television, as well as film and stage work

Fred J. Scollay
Born
Frederick J. Scollay

(1923-03-19)March 19, 1923
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 92)
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupationcharacter actor
SpouseAnn Barr

Early years and military service edit

Scollay was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts,[1] and was "one of four orphaned Scollays."[2] He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston, Massachusetts. He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop-Lee Dramatic School.[2]

Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II,[1] serving as an aviator machinist mate.[2]

Television, film and stage edit

On daytime TV, Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963-1964). From 1970 to 1971, he appeared on Somerset (TV series) as Harry Wilson (aka Ike Harding). On Another World (1977-1980), he played Charley Hobson, the last husband of Ada Hobson (Constance Ford). He also had roles on '"Young Doctor Malone, The Edge of Night (two roles), Search for Tomorrow, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and The Guiding Light.

In primetime, Scollay had roles dating back to the earliest days of television. He made numerous appearances in such programs as Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Naked City, The Defenders, Dr. Kildare, and Gunsmoke, among many others. His last part was a recurring role as a judge on several episodes of Law & Order (1991-1996). He also appeared in television commercials and public service advertising.

Scollay's work in motion pictures included A View from the Bridge, Odds Against Tomorrow, and Stage Struck.[2]

Scollay's Broadway credits include The Devil's Advocate.[3]

Death edit

Fred J. Scollay died on November 3, 2015, in Hobe Sound, Florida. His wife, Ann, predeceased him.[1]

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
1958 Stage Struck Bum Uncredited
1959 Odds Against Tomorrow Cannoy Uncredited
1962 A View from the Bridge
1969 The Tree Alex
1971 Lady Liberty Doctor Uncredited
1974 Death Wish District Attorney Peters
1975 The Man Who Would Not Die Lieutenant Willetts
1977 The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Putnam
1978 Breaking Up Tony
1980 I, Paul St. Paul
1982 Q Captain Fletcher
1990 Stanley & Iris Mr. Delancey

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Fred Scollay". TC Palm. December 27, 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "No Hunger For Fred Scollay". Lewiston Evening Journal. May 11, 1963. p. 4-A. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Fred J. Scollay". Playbill. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

External links edit

  • Fred J. Scollay at IMDb

fred, scollay, march, 1923, november, 2015, american, character, actor, with, dozens, credits, daytime, primetime, television, well, film, stage, workbornfrederick, scollay, 1923, march, 1923roxbury, massachusettsdiednovember, 2015, 2015, aged, hobe, sound, fl. Fred J Scollay March 19 1923 November 3 2015 was an American character actor with dozens of credits in daytime and primetime television as well as film and stage workFred J ScollayBornFrederick J Scollay 1923 03 19 March 19 1923Roxbury MassachusettsDiedNovember 3 2015 2015 11 03 aged 92 Hobe Sound FloridaCitizenshipUnited StatesOccupationcharacter actorSpouseAnn Barr Contents 1 Early years and military service 2 Television film and stage 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly years and military service editScollay was born in Roxbury Massachusetts 1 and was one of four orphaned Scollays 2 He was raised by Mr and Mrs James Murphy of Boston Massachusetts He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop Lee Dramatic School 2 Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II 1 serving as an aviator machinist mate 2 Television film and stage editOn daytime TV Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors playing hospital chaplain Rev Sam Shafer 1963 1964 From 1970 to 1971 he appeared on Somerset TV series as Harry Wilson aka Ike Harding On Another World 1977 1980 he played Charley Hobson the last husband of Ada Hobson Constance Ford He also had roles on Young Doctor Malone The Edge of Night two roles Search for Tomorrow Love Is a Many Splendored ThingandThe Guiding Light In primetime Scollay had roles dating back to the earliest days of television He made numerous appearances in such programs as Studio One Kraft Television Theatre Armstrong Circle Theatre Naked City The Defenders Dr Kildare and Gunsmoke among many others His last part was a recurring role as a judge on several episodes of Law amp Order 1991 1996 He also appeared in television commercials and public service advertising Scollay s work in motion pictures included A View from the Bridge Odds Against Tomorrow and Stage Struck 2 Scollay s Broadway credits include The Devil s Advocate 3 Death editFred J Scollay died on November 3 2015 in Hobe Sound Florida His wife Ann predeceased him 1 Filmography editYear Title Role Notes 1958 Stage Struck Bum Uncredited 1959 Odds Against Tomorrow Cannoy Uncredited 1962 A View from the Bridge 1969 The Tree Alex 1971 Lady Liberty Doctor Uncredited 1974 Death Wish District Attorney Peters 1975 The Man Who Would Not Die Lieutenant Willetts 1977 The Private Files of J Edgar Hoover Putnam 1978 Breaking Up Tony 1980 I Paul St Paul 1982 Q Captain Fletcher 1990 Stanley amp Iris Mr DelanceyReferences edit a b c Fred Scollay TC Palm December 27 2015 Retrieved 27 February 2016 a b c d No Hunger For Fred Scollay Lewiston Evening Journal May 11 1963 p 4 A Retrieved 27 February 2016 Fred J Scollay Playbill Retrieved 27 February 2016 External links editFred J Scollay at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fred J Scollay amp oldid 1198823949, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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