Scott Brady
| Scott Brady | |
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Brady in Shotgun Slade, 1960
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| Born |
Gerard Kenneth Tierney September 13, 1924 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1985 (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pulmonary fibrosis |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948-1984 |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Lizabeth Tirony (1967-1985) (his death) (2 children) |
| Children | Timothy, Terence |
Scott Brady (born Gerard Kenneth Tierney; September 13, 1924 – April 16, 1985) was an American film and television actor best known for his roles in western films and as a ubiquitous television presence. His acting career spanned 1948 - 1984.
Brady was born in Brooklyn, New York to Lawrence and Maria Tierney; his father was chief of the New York aqueduct police force. His older and younger brothers were fellow actors Lawrence and Edward Tierney, respectively. Edward subsequently left acting to become a building contractor, and Scott financed some of his projects.
Brady was reared in suburban Westchester County, New York. He was nicknamed "Jerry" in his youth. He attended Roosevelt and St. Michael's high schools where he lettered in basketball, football, and track. He aspired to become a football coach or a radio announcer but instead enlisted in the United States Navy before his graduation from high school. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy as a naval aviation mechanic overseas on the USS Norton Sound.
Discharged in 1946, Brady headed to Los Angeles, California. where his older brother Lawrence was already making some progress as an actor. First taking menial jobs as a cab driver and a lumberjack, Brady enrolled at the Bliss-Hayden drama school under his G.I. Bill of Rights. There he studied acting and did vocal training to eliminate his thick Brooklyn accent.
Brady had two brushes with scandal. In 1957, he was arrested for narcotics possession, but charges were dropped and he always maintained that he was framed. In 1963, he was barred by the New York State Harness Racing Commission from participation in the sport due to his association with known bookmakers.
Brady specialized in tough-guy roles in films like He Walked by Night, Canon City, and Johnny Guitar, as the "Dancin' Kid".
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