Fred J. Scollay

Fred J. Scollay
Born
Frederick J. Scollay

(1923-03-19)March 19, 1923
Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 92)
Hobe Sound, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActor
SpouseAnn Barr

Fred J. Scollay (March 19, 1923 – November 3, 2015) was an American character actor with dozens of credits in daytime and primetime television, as well as film and stage work

Early years and military service

Scollay was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and was "one of four orphaned Scollays." After being in "many a foster home" he was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston, Massachusetts. He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop-Lee Dramatic School.

Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as an aviator machinist mate. Because of the siblings' orphaned status, they were not reunited for about 30 years until his baby sister initiated an investigation in 1962. They discovered that she and he grew up within 10 minutes of each other and that she was the hat-check girl at the nightclub where Scollay and his wife celebrated their wedding.

Television, film and stage

On daytime TV, Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963–1964). From 1970 to 1971, he appeared on Somerset (TV series) as Harry Wilson (aka Ike Harding). On Another World (1977–1980), he played Charley Hobson, the last husband of Ada Lucas Davis (Constance Ford). He also had roles on Young Doctor Malone, The Edge of Night (two roles), Search for Tomorrow, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and The Guiding Light.

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). He also appeared in television commercials and public service advertising.

Scollay's work in motion pictures included A View from the Bridge, Odds Against Tomorrow, and Stage Struck.

Scollay's Broadway credits include The Devil's Advocate.

Personal life and death

Scollay married his childhood sweetheart, Ann, in 1944. He died on November 3, 2015, in Hobe Sound, Florida. His wife, Ann, predeceased him.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1958Stage StruckBumUncredited
1959Odds Against TomorrowCannoyUncredited
1962A View from the Bridge
1969The TreeAlex
1971Lady LibertyDoctorUncredited
1974Death WishDistrict Attorney Peters
1975The Man Who Would Not DieLieutenant Willetts
1977The Private Files of J. Edgar HooverPutnam
1978Breaking UpTony
1980I, PaulSt. Paul
1982QCaptain Fletcher
1990Stanley & IrisMr. Delancey

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fred Scollay". TC Palm. December 27, 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "No Hunger For Fred Scollay". Lewiston Evening Journal. May 11, 1963. p. 4-A. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Fred J. Scollay A Star Of 'The Doctors' On NBC". Breeze-Courier. Illinois, Taylorville. April 27, 1963. p. 5. Retrieved July 3, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Fred J. Scollay". Playbill. Retrieved 27 February 2016.