Name Fred Scollay | Role Character Actor | |
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Movies and TV shows Stanley & Iris, Another World, The Tree Similar People Martin Ritt, Robert Guenette, William J Bell, Irna Phillips | ||
Fred J. Scollay (March 19, 1923 – November 3, 2015) was an American character actor with dozens of credits in daytime and primetime television.
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Early years
Scollay was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and was "one of four orphaned Scollays." He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston, Massachusetts. He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop-Lee Dramatic School.
Military service
Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as an aviator machinist mate.
Television
On daytime, Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963-1964). On Another World (1977-1980), he played Charley Hobson, the last husband of Ada Hobson (Constance Ford). He also had smaller roles on several other soap operas.
In primetime, Scollay had roles dating back to the earliest days of television. He made numerous appearances in such programs as Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Naked City, The Defenders, Dr. Kildare, and Gunsmoke, among many others. His last part was a recurring role as a judge on several episodes of Law & Order (1991-1996).
Film
Scollay's work in motion pictures included A View from the Bridge, Odds Against Tomorrow, and Stage Struck.
Stage
Scollay's Broadway credits include The Devil's Advocate.
Death
Fred J. Scollay died on November 3, 2015, in Hobe Sound, Florida. His wife, Ann, predeceased him.