George C. Scott
George C. Scott was a terrific actor most famously known for his role as General Patton in the movie Patton. Mr Scott was not a fan of the Academy awards and the Oscar commenting that it was nothing more than a meat market for actors.
The movie Patton is a 3 hour biopic but George C. Scott's performance is so outstanding that times flies. He seems to be made for the role. Scott asked the Academy not to nominate him for Best Actor, not only was he nominated he went on to win. He did not show up to accept the award, another person associated with the movie, collected the Oscar on his behalf. The next day Scott sent the award back to the Academy.
Patton was a stubborn, determined general who was known for advancing and driving the enemy back. His nickname was "Old Blood and Guts". George C. Scott exhibited that same type of stubbornness when it came to the acting profession.
Worth watching. Best Picture, Best Actor. Patton and George C. Scott.
With Love,
Coach K
Tom Kaufmann
CoachKaufmann.com
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