Martha Scott

Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films like Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956), and William Wyler's Ben-Hur (1959). She was best known for originating the role of Emily Webb in Thornton Wilder's Our Town on Broadway in 1938 and later recreating the role in the 1940 film version for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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Martha Scott
Alias (AKA)Scott Martha Ellen
Birth dateSeptember 22, 1912
Birth nameMartha Ellen Scott
Birth place
Jamesport Missouri
cause of death
Death by natural causes
Date of deathMay 28, 2003
Place of death
California , Van Nuys Los Angeles
Education
University of Michigan
Spouse
Mel Powell

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