Martha Scott
Acting
Biography
Martha Ellen Scott (1912–2003) was an American actress best known for her roles as mother of the lead character in numerous films and television shows.
Born: September 22, 1912
Place of Birth: Jamesport, Missouri, USA
Known For
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
The Making of The Ten Commandments
Go behind the scenes of the beloved biblical epic The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses and directed by legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who also introduces this documentary. Visit the sets in Egypt, where the Old Testament scenes were acted out, and watch newsreel footage of the gala Hollywood premiere. Also included is a compilation of clips from biblical films called "Hollywood Looks at the Bible."
Ben-Hur
In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
The Ten Commandments
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Murder, She Wrote
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Murder in the First Person Singular
A murder plot by a terminally ill English teacher, to capitalize on the double indemnity clause in his life insurance, hires one of his students to do the deed.
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theater is an American, well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Adam
Based on the true story that shocked the nation and led to vast changes in how law enforcement handled missing children cases...John and Reve Walsh deal with their grief in front of the whole country when their son, Adam, is abducted and later found dead.
Highway to Heaven
A probationary angel is sent back to Earth to team up with an ex-cop and help people.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Sarah
as Ginger
as Virginia Camalier
as Gram Walsh
as Georgia Wilson
as Gram Walsh
as Martina Shelburne
as Estelle
as Jeanie LaSalle
as Hilda Wollman
as Penelope Pennington
as Mrs. Farrell (Aunt Louisa)
as Sarah Randall
as Mrs. Shepard
as Patricia Shepard
as Adelaide
as Janet Latham
as Helen Elgin
as Mother Michael
as Sister Beatrice
as Mrs. Emerson
as Mrs. Reynolds
as House Mother
as Helen Elgin
as Mrs. Arable (voice)
as Mrs. Stone
as Martha
as Mabel
as Margaret Meadis
as Mrs. Loring
as Grandmother
as Belle Fuller
as Katharine Lamberth
as Miriam
as Self - Hostess
as Mrs. Webster
as Lottie Graham
as Yochabel
as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
as Mother Reed
as Self
as Ellen Scott
as Julia Brougham
as Marietta Jackson
as Madeleine
as Georgia Wilson
as Self
as Olivia
as Joanna
as Catherine Elizabeth Allen
as Janie Prescott
as Martha Scott
as Hope Morris Spence
as Marta Keller
as Ella Bishop
as Jane Peyton-Howard
as Emily Webb