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Martha Scott
(1912-2003)
American actress
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Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956), and William Wyler's Ben-Hur (1959), playing the mother of Charlton Heston's character in both films. She originated the role of Emily Webb in Thornton Wilder's Our Town on Broadway in 1938 and later recreated the role in the 1940 film version, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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Born Martha Ellen Scott
22 September 1912
Jamesport, Missouri, USA
Died
28 May 2003 (aged 90)
Van Nuys, California, USA
Zodiac Virgo
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  • Walter Scott
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