Scott Kolk

Walter Scott Kolk (May 16, 1905 – December 1, 1993) was an American actor in the 1920s and 1930s. He is most notable for his roles in All Quiet on the Western Front and Secret Agent X-9. During his years as an entertainer at clubs, he was sometimes billed as Walter Kolk.

Early years Kolk was born on May 16, 1905, His mother was Mrs. Anna E. Kolk, and he had two sisters and a brother. He also was a "favorite singer and entertainer" at the Le Paradis supper club in Washington, and he headed the first revue at the Silver Slipper supper club when it opened in that city.

Actress Marion Davies saw Kolk perform musically in Venice, Italy, while she was on a tour of Europe. She suggested that he try performing in films, which led him to take screen tests at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. As a result of those tests, he was cast in Davies's first sound film. He bought a farm in Maine with his savings and lived alone with minimal contact with neighbors. He spent time with the land, including plowing, harvesting, and hunting. About years later, he returned to Hollywood. His work in films included having the starring role in the 12-part serial Secret Agent X-9 (1937).

Death Kolk died on December 1, 1993, in Canton, Maine.

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