Fred J. Scollay

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Fred J. Scollay
Born
Frederick J. Scollay

(1923-03-19)March 19, 1923
Roxbury, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 92)
Hobe Sound, Florida
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupationcharacter actor
Spouse(s)Ann Barr

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

Early years[]

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]

Military service[]

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

Television[]

On daytime, Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963-1964). From 1970-71, 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 smaller roles on several other soap operas.

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).

Film[]

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

Stage[]

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

Death[]

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

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
1958 Stage Struck Bum Uncredited
1959 Odds Against Tomorrow Cannoy Uncredited
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
1980 I, Paul St. Paul
1982 Q Captain Fletcher
1990 Stanley & Iris Mr. Delancey

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Fred Scollay". TC Palm. December 27, 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: 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.

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