Geoffrey Scott (actor)
Geoffrey Scott | |
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| Born | Geoffrey Chase Scott February 22, 1942 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 2021 (aged 79) Broomfield, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961-2005 |
| Known for | role as Mark Jennings on the ABC TV series Dynasty |
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Geoffrey Chase Scott (February 22, 1942 – February 23, 2021) was an American actor and stuntman best known for appearing on the television series Dynasty for two seasons (1982 to 1984) as Mark Jennings, the first husband of Krystle Carrington (played by series star Linda Evans). Other nighttime series regular contracts included Concrete Cowboys and Cliff Hangers. In film he co-starred with Jane Fonda in The Morning After. His last appearance before retiring was in Hulk.
Scott also appeared on numerous daytime soap operas, playing Sky Rumson on Dark Shadows in 1970, Jeffrey Jordan on Where the Heart Is in 1972, David McAllister on General Hospital in 1989, and Billy Lewis on Guiding Light in 1994. Scott had a leading role in the HBO sitcom 1st & Ten in the 1980s, was featured in almost 100 commercials and guest starred on many series during the 70's, 80's and 90's.
Scott married Tanya Thompson, his high school sweetheart. They later divorced. Scott married producer in 1975; they also later divorced. In 1988, he was involved in a serious accident when he was struck by a car while cycling. Both his legs were crushed, but he went on to make a full recovery.[1] He lived in Louisville, Colorado, with his wife, Cheri Catherine (whom he married in 1993) and their two sons, Christopher and Matthew.
Scott died from Parkinson's disease on February 23, 2021, a day after his 79th birthday.[2]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | The Morning After | Bobby Korshack | |
| 1990 | Under Crystal Lake | Josh Lewis | |
| 2003 | Hulk | President | (final film role) |
References[]
- ^ "Geoffrey Scott recovering nicely", Kentucky New Era, p. 2D, May 25, 1988.
- ^ Geoffrey Scott, Actor on 'Dynasty' and 'Dark Shadows,' Dies at 79 Hollywoodreporter Retrieved 3 March 2021
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