Fred J. Scollay

Fred J. Scollay (March 19, 1923 – November 3, 2015) was an American character actor with dozens of credits in daytime and primetime television, as well as film and stage work

Fred J. Scollay
Born
Frederick J. Scollay

(1923-03-19)March 19, 1923
Roxbury, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 3, 2015(2015-11-03) (aged 92)
Hobe Sound, Florida
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupationcharacter actor
SpouseAnn Barr

Early years and military service

Scollay was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts,[1] and was "one of four orphaned Scollays."[2] He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston, Massachusetts. He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop-Lee Dramatic School.[2]

Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II,[1] serving as an aviator machinist mate.[2]

Television, film and stage

On daytime TV, Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963-1964). From 1970 to 1971, he appeared on Somerset (TV series) as Harry Wilson (aka Ike Harding). On Another World (1977-1980), he played Charley Hobson, the last husband of Ada Hobson (Constance Ford). He also had roles on Young Doctor Malone, The Edge of Night (two roles), Search for Tomorrow, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and The Guiding Light.

In primetime, Scollay had roles dating back to the earliest days of television. He made numerous appearances in such programs as Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Naked City, The Defenders, Dr. Kildare, and Gunsmoke, among many others. His last part was a recurring role as a judge on several episodes of Law & Order (1991-1996). He also appeared in television commercials and public service advertising.

Scollay's work in motion pictures included A View from the Bridge, Odds Against Tomorrow, and Stage Struck.[2]

Scollay's Broadway credits include The Devil's Advocate.[3]

Death

Fred J. Scollay died on November 3, 2015, in Hobe Sound, Florida. His wife, Ann, predeceased him.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1958Stage StruckBumUncredited
1959Odds Against TomorrowCannoyUncredited
1969The TreeAlex
1971Lady LibertyDoctorUncredited
1974Death WishDistrict Attorney Peters
1975The Man Who Would Not DieLieutenant Willetts
1977The Private Files of J. Edgar HooverPutnam
1980I, PaulSt. Paul
1982QCaptain Fletcher
1990Stanley & IrisMr. Delancey

References
  1. "Fred Scollay". TC Palm. December 27, 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. "No Hunger For Fred Scollay". Lewiston Evening Journal. May 11, 1963. p. 4-A. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. "Fred J. Scollay". Playbill. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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