The Resume

(February 6, 1912-December 25, 1973)
Born in Arlington, New Jersey
Produced ‘Murder,My Sweet,’ 'Cornered’ and ‘Crossfire’

Why he might be annoying:

He was jailed for contempt of congress.
Edward Dmytryk claimed Scott pressured him into putting Communist propaganda in his films.
He divorced actress Anne Shirley.

Why he might not be annoying:

After being unable to get work in Hollywood, he wrote for the British TV series 'The Adventures of Robin Hood.'
He produced the film 'Crossfire' which was the first Hollywood film to tackle the issue of anti-Semitism.
He unsuccessfully sued RKO for wrongful dismissal.

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Blacklisted
• Hollywood Ten
• I Died in 1973 (Ranked: 61)
• I Got to See Jesus for Christmas, What Did You Get? [Died December 25th] (Ranked: 1973)
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 04]
• Profiles 25751-26000 (Ranked: 25786)
• Wonderwall's Biggest Celebrity News Story the Year You Were Born (Ranked: 1947)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 51 Votes: 62.75% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying