Cyril Scott (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cyril Scott
Born	February 9, 1866 Banbridge, County Down, Ireland
Died	August 16, 1945 (aged 79) Flushing, Queens, New York, US
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1883–1936
Spouse(s)	Louise Eissing (??-1921; her death)

Cyril Scott (born February 9, 1866 – died August 16, 1945) was an actor from Ireland. He spent most of his acting career in the United States. He was famous for his work on both the stage and in early films.

Cyril Scott was born in Banbridge, County Down, Ireland. He later moved to the United States. He passed away in Flushing, Queens, New York City, when he was 79 years old.

Becoming an Actor

Cyril Scott started acting on stage when he was quite young. His first performance in the U.S. was in Paterson, New Jersey. He worked with famous acting groups, including those led by Mrs. Fiske, Lotta Crabtree, and Richard Mansfield. These were important actors and directors of his time.

Stage Performances

In 1900, Cyril Scott appeared in a show called The Casino Girl. He also performed in musicals with another well-known actor, De Wolf Hopper. Being on stage was a big part of his life for many years. He was known for his strong performances in plays and musical shows.

Moving to Movies

Cyril Scott started acting in silent films in 1913. Silent films were movies without spoken dialogue; actors used their expressions and body language, and music was played along with the film. His first movie was Arizona, which was based on a play.

Film Career Highlights

Even though he was mostly a stage actor, Cyril Scott appeared in a few movies. He acted in films until 1932. These movies helped share his talent with even more people beyond the theater stage.

Actor's Clubs

Cyril Scott was a member of two special clubs for actors in New York City. These were the Lambs and Players Clubs. These clubs were places where actors and other artists could meet, relax, and share ideas.

Filmography

This is a list of some of the movies Cyril Scott appeared in:

• Arizona (1913)
• The Day of Days (1914) (a short film)
• Not Guilty (1915)
• How Molly Made Good (1915)
• The Lords of High Decision (1916)
• His Royal Highness (1932)