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Kathryn Leigh Scott is an American television and film actress and writer who is best known for playing several roles on ''Dark Shadows''.

Early life and education

Kathryn Leigh Scott (born Marlene Kathryn Kringstad) was born of Norwegian descent.

Career

Upon graduation from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Scott landed the ingénue lead in the classic gothic daytime drama ''Dark Shadows'' (ABC, 1966-1971), and starred in the 1970 MGM feature ''House of Dark Shadows'' in 1970. Scott played four roles in the series: Maggie Evans, Josette du Pres, Lady Kitty Hampshire and Rachel Drummond.

In 1971, Scott moved to Paris, France, with her fiance, ''Time''/ ''Life'' photojournalist Ben Martin. In Paris, Scott played twins Penny and Jennifer in the French language miniseries ''L'alfomega.'' After marrying later that year in Vikebukt, Norway, she and Martin moved to London, England, where she continued working as an actress. She appeared in several television films and series including ''Crime of Passion'', ''Harriet's Back In Town'', ''The Turn of the Screw'', '' Marked Personal'', ''Come Die with Me'', ''Dial M for Murder'', '' Space: 1999'', and the miniseries ''Late Call'', ''Edward the King'', and ''Exiles.'' Scott also appeared in the 1980 British television series ''Hammer House of Horror'' episode, "Visitor From The Grave." She also appeared in the feature films '' Brannigan'' with John Wayne; '' Providence'' with Dirk Bogarde, directed by Alain Resnais; ''The Great Gatsby'', with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, directed by Jack Clayton; and ''The Greek Tycoon'' with Anthony Quinn and Jacqueline Bisset. In 1974, she played Nurse Kelly in a six-month run of '' Harvey'' with James Stewart, directed by Sir Anthony Quayle, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. The following year she was in a new play, ''Le Weekend'', at the Bristol Old Vic, Bristol, England.

In 1978, Scott moved to Los Angeles to star in the CBS series '' Big Shamus, Little Shamus'' with Brian Dennehy. She guest-starred in a succession of television series, and then returned to England to film '' The Last Days of Patton'' with George C. Scott; '' Murrow'' with Daniel J. Travanti; ''Voice of the Heart'' with James Brolin; and ''Chandlertown'' with Powers Boothe.

In 1985, Scott launched Pomegranate Press, Ltd. to publish books about the entertainment industry, including guide books, biographies, textbooks and coffee table art books. She wrote ''The Bunny Years'' (the 25-year history of Playboy Clubs told through the women who worked as Playboy Bunnies), which was sold to Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer. She also co-produced a two-hour special for the A&E network, and a one-hour documentary for BBC One and Canadian TV, based on the book. Pomegranate has published over 50 nonfiction titles, including Scott's books ''Lobby Cards: The Classic Films'' (Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Coffee Table Book) and ''Lobby Cards: The Classic Comedies'', both of which were published in the U.K. by Bloomsbury. She published a trade paperback edition of the hardcover Coya Knutson biography ''Coya Come Home'', with a foreword by Walter Mondale (2012).

Scott wrote ''Dark Shadows Memories'', to coincide with the series' 20th anniversary, and ''Dark Shadows Companion'' as a 25th anniversary tribute. She has written three novels -- ''Dark Passages'' (2012), ''Down and Out in Beverly Heels'' (2013), and ''Jinxed'' (2015); a memoir, ''Last Dance at the Savoy'' (Cumberland Press, 2016); and a trilogy of books on care-giving: ''Now With You, Now Without'', ''The Happy Hours'', and ''A Welcome Respite'' (Grand Harbor, 2017).

Scott plays Mamie Eisenhower in the feature film ''The Eleventh Green'' (2019) with Campbell Scott. She has also appeared in '' Three Christs'' (2018) with Richard Gere and Julianna Margulies, and Woody Allen's '' A Rainy Day in New York'' (2018). She appeared in Hallmark Channel's ''Broadcasting Christmas'' (2016) and Lifetime's ''A Wedding to Die For'' (2017), and has a recurring role as Albert Solomon (George Segal)'s girlfriend Miriam on '' The Goldbergs.'' She wrote ''Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood'' (2012), and appeared in a cameo role in the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton film ''Dark Shadows'' (2012).

After Scott's divorce from Ben Martin in 1990, they continued as partners in Pomegranate Press and remained close until his death in 2017. Scott married Geoff Miller, founding editor and publisher of ''Los Angeles'' magazine in 1991. He died from progressive supranuclear palsy in 2011. Scottis a national volunteer spokesperson for CurePSP.

Scott has served on the Boards of the Beverly Hills Women's Club and the Woman's Club of Hollywood.

Pomegranate Press

In 1986, Scott founded Pomegranate Press, which published her books about ''Dark Shadows'', as well as other books authored by her, including ''The Bunny Years'', about the 25-year history of Playboy Bunnies, and coffee table books on film art. Pomegranate Press has also published books by other authors, mainly nonfiction entertainment titles. Today, she continues to work as an actress (''Three Christs'' with Richard Gere, 2017) and writer (''Last Dance At the Savoy'', ''Now With You, Now Without''). She reprised a number of her ''Dark Shadows'' roles in a series of audio dramas from Big Finish Productions. Scott co-wrote (with Jim Pierson) ''Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood'', an updated retrospective on the original series, including the Tim Burton remake with Johnny Depp, in which Scott has a cameo role. The book was released on April 3, 2012 via Pomegranate Press.

Personal life

Scott married her first husband, photographer Ben Martin, in 1971. They divorced in 1990, although the two remained business partners in Pomegranate Press. Martin died in February 2017.

In 1991, she married ''Los Angeles'' magazine founder Geoff Miller (1936–2011). She and Miller remained together until his death from progressive supranuclear palsy in 2011.

Filmography

Television

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References

External links

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Interview with Kathryn Leigh Scott
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Audio interview with Kathryn Leigh Scott on Deep Dish Radio re: Acting career and publishing




Interview
at '' The Norwegian American''

Facebook page (official)

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