Martha Scott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Martha Scott

American actress

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1912

Place of Birth: Jamesport, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 28-May-2003

Profession: stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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.