Janette Scott

Born: 1938-12-14

Birthplace: Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Thora Janette Scott (born 14 December 1938) is an English actress. She was born in Morecambe, England. She is the daughter of actors Jimmy Scott and Thora Hird. She started her acting career as a child actress, known as Janette Scott, and became a popular leading lady. Among her best known roles was as April Smith in the 1960 film School for Scoundrels, based on the "One-upmanship" books by Stephen Potter, in which Ian Carmichael and Terry-Thomas competed for her attention. Scott wrote her autobiography at the age of 14. Her role in the film The Day of the Triffids is referenced in the opening song of The Rocky Horror Show ("Science Fiction/Double Feature") which made references to many B-movie sci-fi and horror films.

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Known For

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Helen of Troy
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Conspirator
The Day of the Triffids
Creepy Classics
The Old Dark House
Crack in the World
No Highway in the Sky
The Devil's Disciple

Top Movie Credits

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Title Designer
Helen of Troy Cassandra
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Sidney's Mother
Conspirator Toby
The Day of the Triffids Karen Goodwin
Creepy Classics Karen Goodwill - (archive footage)
The Old Dark House Cecily Femm
Crack in the World Dr. Maggie Sorenson
No Highway in the Sky Elspeth Honey
The Devil's Disciple Judith Anderson