Timothy Scott (actor, born 1955)
Timothy Scott Schnell (September 15, 1955[citation needed]–February 24, 1988), often credited as Timothy Scott, was an American Broadway actor and dancer. He was born in Morton Grove, Illinois to parents Richard and Rosemary.[1] He died of AIDS-related complications in Los Angeles at age 32.[2][3]
He portrayed Mr. Mistoffelees in the original 1982 Broadway production of the musical, Cats "for about 18 months."[4] He appeared in both the Broadway stage and the film versions of A Chorus Line. He also appeared in other theatre works, including Dancin' and King of Hearts. Other film and television productions included , Captain EO, the 1980 Academy Awards and commercials.[1]
Scott lived with his partner, film editor Norman Buckley.[3][5]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Timothy Scott Schnell - originated Cats role". Chicago Sun-Times. February 28, 1988. p. 57. Record no. CHI281629.
- ^ "Deaths Elsewhere". St. Petersburg Times. March 3, 1988. p. 7B. Record no. 194.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Obituaries: Timothy Scott, 32; Danced in Hit 'Cats'". Los Angeles Times. 1 March 1988.
- ^ "Other deaths...: Timothy Scott". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Associated Press. March 2, 1988. p. A-2 – via NewspaperArchive.com.
- ^ Lowry, Mark (August 23, 2013). "Applause 2013: The Texas diva". Dallas Voice. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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