Martha Scott | |
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 Scott in 1942 | |
| Born | Martha Ellen Scott September 22, 1912 Jamesport, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2003 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Masonic Cemetery |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1940–1990 |
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| Children | 3 |
Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956), and William Wyler's Ben-Hur (1959), playing the mother of Charlton Heston's character in both films. She originated the role of Emily Webb in Thornton Wilder's Our Town on Broadway in 1938 and later recreated the role in the 1940 film version, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.[1]