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
Early years and military service Scollay was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and was "one of four orphaned Scollays." After being in "many a foster home" he was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston, Massachusetts. He studied acting at Emerson College and at Bishop-Lee Dramatic School.
Scollay was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as an aviator machinist mate. Because of the siblings' orphaned status, they were not reunited for about 30 years until his baby sister initiated an investigation in 1962. They discovered that she and he grew up within 10 minutes of each other and that she was the hat-check girl at the nightclub where Scollay and his wife celebrated their wedding.
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 Lucas Davis (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.
Scollay's Broadway credits include The Devil's Advocate.
Personal life and death Scollay married his childhood sweetheart, Ann, in 1944. He died on November 3, 2015, in Hobe Sound, Florida. His wife, Ann, predeceased him.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1958 Stage Struck Bum Uncredited1959 Odds Against Tomorrow Cannoy Uncredited1962 A View from the Bridge 1969 The Tree Alex 1971 Lady Liberty Doctor Uncredited1974 Death Wish District Attorney Peters 1975 The Man Who Would Not Die Lieutenant Willetts 1977 The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Putnam 1978 Breaking Up Tony 1980 I, Paul St. Paul 1982 Q Captain Fletcher 1990 Stanley & Iris Mr. Delancey
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