Scott Brady
Actor

Scott Brady Net Worth

Scott Brady was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1924 to Lawrence and Maria Tierney. His father was the chief of New York's aqueduct police force and his two brothers, Lawrence and Edward, also became actors. After serving in the Navy, Scott moved to Los Angeles and was noticed by producer Hal B. Wallis and offered a screen test. He went on to become a successful actor in Hollywood, appearing in westerns and crime stories, as well as stage productions. He married Mary Tirony in 1967 and had two sons. In later years, he appeared in minor roles in movies and TV, and passed away in 1985 due to pulmonary fibrosis.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day September 13, 1924
Birth Place  Brooklyn, New York, United States
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On April 16, 1985(1985-04-16) (aged 60)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
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
Relatives Lawrence Tierney (brother) Edward Tierney (brother) Michael Tierney (nephew)

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

Scott Brady, an acclaimed actor and accomplished soundtrack artist, has amassed a significant fortune throughout his successful career in the United States. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $18 million. Brady's exceptional talent and versatility have earned him widespread recognition and numerous lucrative opportunities in the entertainment industry. From portraying captivating characters onscreen to contributing his musical prowess to various soundtracks, he has undoubtedly made a substantial impact on the world of film and music. With his remarkable achievements, it comes as no surprise that Scott Brady has become a prominent figure in the American entertainment landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1946

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.

1953

From 1953 to 1956, Brady appeared four times in different roles on the anthology series, Lux Video Theatre. In 1955, he portrayed Ted Slater in "Man in the Ring" of NBC's anthology series, The Loretta Young Show. From 1953 to 1956, he appeared five times on the NBC anthology series, The Ford Television Theatre. In 1955 and 1957, Brady was twice cast on another anthology program, Studio 57. Early in 1957, he was cast in "The Barbed Wire Preacher" of the religion anthology series, Crossroads.

1955

From 1955 to 1959, Brady appeared five times on CBS's anthology series Schlitz Playhouse, including as the roles of Reno Cromwell in "Night of the Big Swamp" and Calvin Penny in "Papa Said No." The Schlitz Playhouse episode "The Salted Mine" became the pilot for Brady's own western television series, Shotgun Slade, which aired seventy-eight episodes in syndication from 1959 to 1961.

1957

On December 26, 1957, he played the frontier figure william Bent in the episode "Lone Woman" of CBS's anthology, Playhouse 90, with Raymond Burr cast as his brother, Charles Bent. The plot involved the establishment in Bent's Old Fort on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado. Kathryn Grayson played the "Lone Woman," a Cheyenne Indian.

1958

In 1958, he played the lead role of Sergeant Matt Blake to Clint Eastwood's third billing as Keith Williams in Ambush at Cimarron Pass, a film which Eastwood is quoted as having called "probably the lousiest western ever made." This film is also notable for a scene in which Brady beats Eastwood in a fistfight, possibly the only screen-fight that Eastwood ever lost.

1961

In 1961, he played the roles of John Keller in "We're Holding Your Son" on the anthology series hosted by Ronald W. Reagan, General Electric Theater, and Ernie Taggart in "Voyage into Fear" of the CBS detective series, Checkmate. In 1962, Brady was cast in the lead guest role as reporter/commentator Floyd Gibbons in "The Floyd Gibbons Story" of ABC's The Untouchables, starring Robert Stack. The next year he portrayed Bill Floyd in the episode "Run for Doom" of CBS's The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. In 1967, Brady guest starred on Carl Betz's ABC legal drama, Judd, for the Defense. In 1969, he portrayed Budd Blake in the episode "Panic" of the NBC drama Bracken's World. In 1973, he was cast as Davey Collier in "No Stone Unturned" of NBC's Banacek. From 1975 to 1977, Brady had the recurring role of "Vinnie" in sixteen episodes of NBC's Police Story crime drama.

1963

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.

1977

On February 15, 1977, he appeared as Shirley Feeney's father, Jack Feeney, in the episode "Buddy, Can You Spare a Father?" on ABC's Laverne & Shirley. Though he had turned down the role of Archie Bunker on All in the Family, Brady appeared as Joe Foley on four episodes in 1976. He appeared five times on the James Garner NBC series, The Rockford Files. In 1977, he portrayed Lou Caruso in "Caruso's Way" of ABC's sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, and appeared as Matt Zaleski in the TV miniseries Wheels the following year.

1981

In 1981, Brady was stricken with pulmonary fibrosis and thereafter required the use of an oxygen tank. He died four years later at the age of sixty. He is interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

1983

In 1983, Brady portrayed Alex Kidd in "Shadow of Sam Penny" on the CBS detective series Simon and Simon. Brady's last film acting role was as Sheriff Frank in the 1984 film Gremlins.

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