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Geoffrey Scott

1942 – 2021

American actor

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Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 79). Geoffrey Scott was an American actor, film actor and television actor, known for Mark Jennings (Dynasty 1981).

Geoffrey Chase Scott (February 22, 1942 – February 23, 2021) was an American actor and stuntman best known for appearing on the television series Dynasty as Mark Jennings.

Early years Geoffrey Scott was born on February 22, 1942, in Hollywood, California. His parents were Reed (a manager with Lockheed) and Jayne (a housewife), and he had a brother, Don.

Career Scott appeared on numerous daytime soap operas, playing Sky Rumson on Dark Shadows in 1970, Jeffrey Jordan on Where the Heart Is in 1972, David McAllister on General Hospital in 1989, and Billy Lewis on Guiding Light in 1994. Scott had a leading role in the sitcom 1st & Ten in the 1980s, was featured in almost 100 television commercials and guest-starred on many series from the 1970s through the 1990s. Other nighttime series regular contracts included Concrete Cowboys and Cliffhangers. In film, he co-starred with Jane Fonda in The Morning After. His last acting role before retirement was in the film Hulk.

Personal life Scott married Tanya Thompson in 1960; they divorced in 1962. He married producer Carol Engelhart Scott in 1975, and they divorced in 1988. Both of his legs were crushed, but he went on to make a full recovery. Scott later lived in Colorado with his third wife, Cheri Catherine, whom he married in 1993,

Death Scott died of Parkinson's disease in Broomfield, Colorado, on February 23, 2021, a day after his 79th birthday.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1986 The Morning After Bobby Korshack 1991 Under Crystal Lake Josh Lewis 2003 Hulk President

Television Year Title Role Notes 1970 Dark Shadows Sky Rumson 15 episodes 1972 Where the Heart Is Jeffrey Jordan Daytime serial 1972-1973 Cannon Doorman 3 episodes 1974 Houston, We've Got a Problem Mel Anderson Television movie Adam-12 Mr. Payne Episode: "L.A. International" Nourish the Beast Studley Television movie ABC's Wide World of Mystery Pub Manager Episode: "Death Is a Bad Trip" Kojak Johnny Bishop 2 episodes 1975 Harry O Will Hawkins Episode: "Group Terror" 1976 The Dark Side of Innocence Tony Television movie 1977 Dog and Cat David Storey Episode: "Pilot" Dog and Cat David Storey Television movie 1979 Barnaby Jones Henry Scott Episode: "A Desperate Pursuit" The Secret Empire Marshall Jim Donner Episodes: "The Secret Empire" 1980 Dallas Cowboy Episode: "The Wheeler Dealer" 1981 Concrete Cowboys Will Eubanks Series regular (7 episodes) 1982-1984 Dynasty Mark Jennings Series regular (45 episodes) 1983 Fantasy Island Gary Tucker Episode: "Second Time Around/Three's a Crowd" The Love Boat Phil Howard Episode: "Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date/The Prize Winner" 1984 It's Your Move Jack Wolf Episode: "The Rival" Hotel Hal Dryer Episode: "Vantage Point" 1984-1985 1st & Ten Bob Dorsey Series regular (13 episodes) 1985 Matt Houston Ted Peterson/Jphn Logan Episode: "The Beach Club Murders" Night Court David Towers Episode: "Billie's Valentine" Glitter Jeremy Tyler Episode: "The Tribute" 1986 The Love Boat John Jackson Episode: "My Stepmother, Myself/Almost Roommates/Cornerback Sneak" Webster Jed Hammond Episode: "Kiss Me Kate" 1987 Married... with Children Gary Episode: "Where's the Boss?" Hooperman Vinnie Corral Episode: "Don We Now Our Gay Apparel" 1988 She's the Sheriff Danny Episode: "Hildy's First Kiss" 1989 Murder, She Wrote Lt. Turner Episode: "Prediction Murder" General Hospital David McAllister 23 episodes 1991 P.S. I Luv U Stunt Coordinator Episode: "I'd Kill to Direct" 1992 FBI: The Untold Stories Garrett Trapnell Episode: "Lady Skyjacker" Baywatch Jed 2 episodes 1993 Murphy Brown Bart Episode: "Back to the Ball" 1993-1994 Guiding Light Harlan “Billy” Lewis II #2 2 episodes

Theatre Year Title Role Notes 1970 Lulu Unknown role Sheridan Square Playhouse

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Mark Jennings (Dynasty 1981)
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Geoffrey Chase Scott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Geoffrey Scott?

American actor (1942–2021)

When was Geoffrey Scott born?

Geoffrey Scott was born on 22 February 1942 in Hollywood.

When did Geoffrey Scott die?

Geoffrey Scott died on 23 February 2021 in Broomfield.

What was Geoffrey Scott's occupation?

Geoffrey Scott was an actor, film actor and television actor.

What was Geoffrey Scott known for?

Geoffrey Scott was known for Mark Jennings (Dynasty 1981).

What nationality was Geoffrey Scott?

Geoffrey Scott was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Geoffrey Scott

· Wikidata: Q358747

· DBpedia: Geoffrey Scott (actor)

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