Janette Scott
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| Janette Scott | |
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| Born | Thora Janette Scott 14 December 1938 Morecambe, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White British |
| Occupation | Actress, author |
| Years active | 1942–2008 |
| Spouse | Jackie Rae (m. 1959–1965) (divorced) Mel Tormé (m. 1966–1977) (divorced) William Rademaekers (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | James Scott and Thora Hird |
Thora Janette Scott (born 14 December 1938) is an English actress. She was born in Morecambe, England. She is the daughter of actors Jimmy Scott and Thora Hird. She started her acting career as a child actress, known as Janette Scott, and became a popular leading lady. Among her best known roles was as April Smith in the 1960 film School for Scoundrels, based on the "One-upmanship" books by Stephen Potter, in which Ian Carmichael and Terry-Thomas competed for her attention. Scott wrote her autobiography at the age of 14. Her film appearances include The Day of the Triffids; her appearance there is referenced in The Rocky Horror Picture Show:
- And I really got hot / When I saw Janette Scott / Fight a triffid that spits poison and kills.[1]
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[edit] Marriages
She has been married three times:
- Jackie Rae (27 June 1959 – 1965), divorced
- Mel Tormé (20 May 1966 – 1977), divorced; 2 children, including son James Tormé
- William Rademaekers (since 1981)
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