Geoffrey Scott (actor)
Geoffrey Scott | |
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.jpg) Scott in Dynasty (1982) | |
| 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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| Children | 2 |
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. Other nighttime series regular contracts included Concrete Cowboys and Cliffhangers.
Early years
[edit]Geoffrey Scott was born on February 22, 1942, in Hollywood, California.[1] His parents were Reed (a manager with Lockheed) and Jayne (a housewife), and he had a brother, Don.[2]
Career
[edit]Scott 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 sitcom 1st & Ten in the 1980s, was featured in almost 100 television commercials and guest-starred on many series from the 1970s through the 1990s. In film, he co-starred with Jane Fonda in The Morning After. His last acting role before retirement was in the film Hulk.
Personal life
[edit]Scott married Tanya Thompson in 1960; they divorced in 1962. He married producer Carol Engelhart Scott in 1975, and they divorced in 1988.[1] Also in 1988, Scott was involved in a serious accident when he was pinned between two cars while riding a bicycle.[3] Both of his legs were crushed, but he went on to make a full recovery.[4] Scott later lived in Colorado with his third wife, Cheri Catherine, whom he married in 1993,[1][2] and their twin sons Christopher and Matthew.[5]
Death
[edit]Scott died of Parkinson's disease in Broomfield, Colorado,[1] on February 23, 2021, a day after his 79th birthday.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Morning After | Bobby Korshack | |
| 1991 | Under Crystal Lake | Josh Lewis | |
| 2003 | Hulk | President |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Dark Shadows | Sky Rumson | 15 episodes |
| 1972 | Where the Heart Is | Jeffrey Jordan | Daytime serial |
| 1972-1973 | Cannon | Doorman | 3 episodes |
| 1974 | Houston, We've Got a Problem | Mel Anderson | Television movie |
| Adam-12 | Mr. Payne | Episode: "L.A. International" | |
| Nourish the Beast | Studley | Television movie | |
| ABC's Wide World of Mystery | Pub Manager | Episode: "Death Is a Bad Trip" | |
| Kojak | Johnny Bishop | 2 episodes | |
| 1975 | Harry O | Will Hawkins | Episode: "Group Terror" |
| 1976 | The Dark Side of Innocence | Tony | Television movie |
| 1977 | Dog and Cat | David Storey | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Dog and Cat | David Storey | Television movie | |
| 1979 | Barnaby Jones | Henry Scott | Episode: "A Desperate Pursuit" |
| The Secret Empire | Marshall Jim Donner | Episodes: "The Secret Empire" | |
| 1980 | Dallas | Cowboy | Episode: "The Wheeler Dealer" |
| 1981 | Concrete Cowboys | Will Eubanks | Series regular (7 episodes) |
| 1982-1984 | Dynasty | Mark Jennings | Series regular (45 episodes) |
| 1983 | Fantasy Island | Gary Tucker | Episode: "Second Time Around/Three's a Crowd" |
| The Love Boat | Phil Howard | Episode: "Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date/The Prize Winner" | |
| 1984 | It's Your Move | Jack Wolf | Episode: "The Rival" |
| Hotel | Hal Dryer | Episode: "Vantage Point" | |
| 1984-1985 | 1st & Ten | Bob Dorsey | Series regular (13 episodes) |
| 1985 | Matt Houston | Ted Peterson/Jphn Logan | Episode: "The Beach Club Murders" |
| Night Court | David Towers | Episode: "Billie's Valentine" | |
| Glitter | Jeremy Tyler | Episode: "The Tribute" | |
| 1986 | The Love Boat | John Jackson | Episode: "My Stepmother, Myself/Almost Roommates/Cornerback Sneak" |
| Webster | Jed Hammond | Episode: "Kiss Me Kate" | |
| 1987 | Married... with Children | Gary | Episode: "Where's the Boss?" |
| Hooperman | Vinnie Corral | Episode: "Don We Now Our Gay Apparel" | |
| 1988 | She's the Sheriff | Danny | Episode: "Hildy's First Kiss" |
| 1989 | Murder, She Wrote | Lt. Turner | Episode: "Prediction Murder" |
| General Hospital | David McAllister | 23 episodes | |
| 1991 | P.S. I Luv U | Stunt Coordinator | Episode: "I'd Kill to Direct" |
| 1992 | FBI: The Untold Stories | Garrett Trapnell | Episode: "Lady Skyjacker" |
| Baywatch | Jed | 2 episodes | |
| 1993 | Murphy Brown | Bart | Episode: "Back to the Ball" |
| 1993-1994 | Guiding Light | Harlan “Billy” Lewis II #2 | 2 episodes |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lulu | Unknown role | Sheridan Square Playhouse |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Geoffrey Scott, 79". Classic Images (557): 46. January 2022.
- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (March 2, 2021). "Geoffrey Scott, Actor on Dynasty and Dark Shadows, Dies at 79". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "Geoffrey Scott". The Newark Advocate. Associated Press. May 25, 1988. p. 19. Retrieved March 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Geoffrey Scott recovering nicely", Kentucky New Era, p. 2D, May 25, 1988.
- ^ Netzley, Sara (March 2, 2021). "Geoffrey Scott, Dynasty and Dark Shadows actor, dies at 79". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Geoffrey Scott at IMDb
- Geoffrey Scott at the Internet Off-Broadway Database (archived)
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