George C. Scott makes an outstanding Scrooge in this 1984 TV production of the Christmas classic. The story is once again told of a miser, miserable and alone. George Campbell Scott (October 18, 1927 – September 22, 1999) was an American stage and film actor, director, and producer. He was best known for his stage work, as. George C. Scott. AKA George Campbell Scott. Born: 18-Oct-1927 Birthplace: Wise, VA Died: 22-Sep-1999 Location of death: Westlake Village, CA Cause of death: Heart. Biography.com examines the life of George C. Scott. Despite refusing his nomination, he won an Oscar for his film portrayal of George S. Patton. George C. Scott biography, pictures, credits,quotes and more. Intense, intimidating, and immensely talented actor of movies, stage. By Lee Pfeiffer. At the risk of being drawn and quartered, I have to say that, with all due respect to the magnificent Alastair Sim, my favorite version of Dickens. George C. Scott makes an outstanding Scrooge in this 1984 TV production of the Christmas classic. The story is once again told of a miser, miserable and alone. George C. Scott was an immensely talented actor, a star of screen, stage and television. He was born in 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George. George C. Scott was an immensely talented actor, a star of screen, stage and television. He was born in 1927 in Wise, Virginia, to Helena Agnes (Slemp) and George. Clive Donner directs the legendary George C. Scott in this production of A Christmas Carol that comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer.