Scott Brady

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Scott Brady (September 13, 1924 – April 16, 1985) was an American film and television actor. Born as Gerard Kenneth Tierney, he was the younger brother of fellow actor Lawrence Tierney. Brady served in the Navy during World War II, where he was a boxing champ. After being discharged, he supported himself as a lumberjack, and began taking acting classes; he began his film career soon afterward. Brady specialized in tough-guy roles in films like He Walked by Night, Canon City and Johnny Guitar. He appeared twice on the long running TV western The Virginian in the 1960s. He appeared regularly on the 1970s cop show, Police Story. He played lead to Clint Eastwood's third billing in Ambush at Cimarron Pass, which Eastwood is quoted as saying was "probably the lousiest western ever made." His last film role was in the 1984 movie Gremlins. He played...

Known For

Career Timeline

19481953195819631968197319781984
  1. 1984
    Gremlins

    Sheriff Frank • Acting

  2. 1983
    This Girl for Hire

    Mitch Dillon • Acting

  3. 1981
    American Dream

    Mr. Becker • Acting

  4. 1981
    Strange Behavior

    Shea • Acting

  5. 1979
    The China Syndrome

    Herman De Young • Acting

  6. 1979
    The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang

    Poker Player • Acting

  7. 1978
    Suddenly, Love

    Mr. Malloy • Acting

  8. 1978
    To Kill a Cop

    Insp. James Gleason • Acting

Scott Brady - Aperture