Kirk Scott

Kirk Scott
Scott in V, 1984
Born
Dean Kirkland Dadisman Jr.

(1936-06-07)June 7, 1936
Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2013(2013-11-16) (aged 77)
EducationOhio State University
OccupationsFilm and television actor

Dean Kirkland Dadisman Jr. (June 7, 1936 – November 16, 2013) was an American film and television actor.

Life and career

Scott was born in Oklahoma. He attended Ohio State University, earning his degree in theatre. After earning his degree, he served in the United States Army in Germany, where he entertained troops in numerous shows in Europe, which after his discharge, he moved to Los Angeles, California. He began his screen career in 1967, appearing in the CBS sitcom television series Petticoat Junction. In 1968, he appeared in the film Targets.

Later in his career, Scott guest-starred in television programs including The Dukes of Hazzard, Quantum Leap, V, Dynasty, The Fall Guy, Remington Steele and The Good Guys. In 1988, he played Dr. Stanley Marley in the CBS soap opera television series The Bold and the Beautiful. He also appeared in films such as Heathers (as Christian Slater's character father), Rich Girl, End of the World, Cinderella and The One Man Jury.

Scott retired from acting in 1993, last appearing in the television film Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story.

Death

Scott died of cancer on November 16, 2013, in San Luis Obispo, California, at the age of 77.

References

  1. ↑ "Planning Department rejects the request for larger Wal-Mart". The Tribune. San Luis Obispo, California. March 6, 1997. p. 1. Retrieved November 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ↑ "Kirk Scott Obituary (1936-2013)". San Luis Obispo County Tribune. November 24, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  3. 1 2 "Kirk Scott List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Mosley, Stephen (May 31, 2022). Christopher Lee: The Loneliness of Evil. Midnight Marquee. p. 577. ISBN 9781644301289 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Smith, Frances (2017). Rethinking the Hollywood Teen Movie: Gender, Genre and Identity. Edinburgh University Press. p. 56. ISBN 9781474413107 – via Google Books.
  6. 1 2 Lentz, Harris (June 3, 2014). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013. McFarland. p. 339. ISBN 9780786476657 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ "Kirk Scott". Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, California. November 19, 2013. p. A4. Retrieved November 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon