Sydna Scott was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Scrooged (1988), 10 to Midnight (1983), and Crack in the World (1965). Born on June 12, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois, she had a career spanning several decades in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Sydna Scott, originally named Sydna MacFetridge, was married to Jerome Thor from September 27, 1945, until his death on August 12, 1993. Throughout her life, she was known to her friends and family as “Scotty.”
Death and Legacy
Sydna Scott passed away on June 23, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, due to cancer. Her legacy includes her notable contributions to television, particularly her distinctive role in the series Foreign Intrigue, where her trenchcoat became an iconic symbol of the detective genre.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Scrooged | Woman #2 in Shelter |
| 1988 | Messenger of Death | Sarah Beecham |
| 1983 | 10 to Midnight | Mrs. Johnson |
| 1975 | Mr. Sycamore | Clubwoman |
| 1969 | Bright Promise | Alice Porter |
| 1966 | Iron Horse | French Kate |
| 1965 | Crack in the World | Angela |
| 1964 | Circus World | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| 1960 | M Squad | Nurse Davis (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Rifleman | Mary Halpern |
| 1958–1959 | The Californians | Sadie, Landlady |
| 1958 | Studio One | Role |
| 1951–1953 | Foreign Intrigue | Helen Davis |
| 1951 | Hands of Mystery | Role |