Geoffrey Scott, a soap opera star who is popular for roles in TV juggernauts like “Dynasty” and “Dark Shadows”. He was 79 years old.
The actor succumbed to Parkinson’s disease on February 23, According to the hollywood reporter. His wife, Cherie Catherine Scott, confirmed his demise, which was the day after his birthday in Broomfield, Colorado.
Scott is best known for his portrayal of tennis pro Mark Jennings on “Dynasty” in a dramatic plot where he is known as the first husband of Linda Evans’ character, Christelle Carrington – and is still scandalously married to her . In the 1960s gothic soap opera “Dark Shadow” Scott played Sky Ramson, the husband of Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker).
The actor starred on CBS’s “Where the Heart”, David McAllister on ABC’s “General Hospital” and Billy Lewis on CBS’s “Guiding Light” as Jeffrey Jordan. He also had a role in the 1981 CBS series “Concrete Cowboy” with Jerry Reid.
Beyond TV roles, Scott was also a prolific commercial actor, starring in nearly 100 commercials for cigarette companies Camel and Marlborough as well as Old Spice.
His last role in Ang Lee’s 2003 film “Hulk” was as president, before he retired as a working actor after 45 years. Scott lived in Colorado, where he, along with his wife and two sons, pursued his “lifelong passion” of skiing, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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