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Scott Marlowe

Actor · Died January 6, 2001, aged 68 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Scott Gregory Marlowe (born Ronald Richard DeLeo; November 28, 1932 – January 6, 2001) was an American film, stage and television actor. Marlowe was born Ronald DeLeo in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Emil and Constance Severini DeLeo. He had a half-sister, Claudia, and half-brothers Dean and Robert, known as the guitarist and bassist of the popular grunge band Stone Temple Pilots. He debuted on television in 1951 on Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (1950–52) in the episode "Hostage" (June 8, 1951) His first feature film role was in the 1954 production of Attila. Two years later, he starred as John Goodwin in an episode "In Summer Promise" on General Electric Theater. He appeared as Jimmy Budd, along with Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Davis, in the episode "The Long Shadow" in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater directed by Budd Boetticher, which aired on January 19, 1961. Marlowe often took film roles of dysfunctional juveniles in a series of films made during the 1950s and 1960s, including The Scarlet Hour (1956), The Restless Breed (1957), Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959), The Subterraneans (1960), and A Cold Wind in August (1961). Beginning in 1956 with the film The Young Guns, Marlow appeared in a number of Western films and television shows. In the 1960s, he continued to appear in drama and adventure series, often as a young man in trouble with the law or unwilling to adjust to societal mores. He appeared twice in 1961 on ABC's Target: The Corruptors! in episodes "A Man's Castle" (as Tito) and "Mr. Meglomania" (as Phil Manzak). In 1961, he starred as Armand Fontaine a serial killer on the episode "Effigy in Snow" of CBS's Route 66. He guest starred as Eliot Gray in the 1961 episode "The Throwback" of CBS's Alfred Hitchcock Presents. He appeared on Thriller, Dr. Kildare, and The Detectives. Marlowe died of a heart attack at age 68 in Los Angeles, California. Marlowe, who was bisexual, never married.

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Born
June 24, 1932
Died
January 6, 2001 (aged 68)
From
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
33 on Motif · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 1% in 30 days

What are Scott Marlowe's films like?

Across their 11 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
44%
Self
17%
Survival
17%
Bonds
12%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Justice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 5 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 9 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 6 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Hero
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Dread
4
Contemplative
3
Warm
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Hopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Scott Marlowe's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 33 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Scott Marlowe's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 33 with a Motif page.

  • Counter Measures (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ambassador Silver

  • Following Her Heart(1994)

    as Frank

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Valley of the Dolls (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Burke

  • Seasons of the Heart(1994)

    Actor

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Chasers(1994)

    as Fast Food Clown

    Motif score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Lightning in a Bottle(1993)

    as Sydney Langley

    Motif score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Equal Justice(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Weiss

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • No Place Like Home(1989)

    as Eddie Cooper

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Freddy's Nightmares (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Brandon Kefler

  • thirtysomething (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Keeve Falor

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Jake and the Fatman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Beauty and the Beast(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Nolan

    Motif score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Al Brackman

    Motif score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Avery Nugent

    Motif score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Brill

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Automan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Sawyer

  • Brainwash (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ted Bartel

  • Matt Houston (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as John

  • The Powers of Matthew Star (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Thou Shalt Not Kill (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mr. Lochman

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Marty Lathon

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Fame (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Fall Guy(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • The Critical List (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Albert Dubron

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Wonder Woman(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Angie

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Journey into Fear (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Jose

  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Augie Arnow

    Motif score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Police Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Barnaby Jones(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Vincent Talbot

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Streets of San Francisco (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ghost Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Cepeda

  • Cannon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Travis Logan, D.A. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as George Carnera

  • Night Slaves (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Matt Russell

  • Hawaii Five-O(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Army / Stanwood

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Lancer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Mod Squad (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Outsider (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mannix(1967)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Ironside (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeffrey

  • Mission: Impossible(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Josef Czerny

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • The Time Tunnel(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeremiah Gebhardt

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The F.B.I. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bob Stern · as Casey · as Charles Nyack · as Clenard Massey · as Duke Bergan · as Eugene Waring · as Ray Curtis · as Ricky Kriton · as William Rockhill

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Another World (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1,547 episodes · Actor

  • The Unknown(1964)

    as André Pavan

    Motif score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny Baroja · as Sherman 'Sherm' Tyler

  • The Outer Limits(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as André · as Jory Peters

    Motif score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Stoney Burke (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Straightaway (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ben Casey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Target: The Corruptors! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Dr. Kildare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Eddie Moore

  • A Cold Wind in August(1961)

    as Vito Perugino

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Route 66(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Checkmate (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Daniel Brack

  • Thriller (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Julian Boucher

  • The Subterraneans (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    as Julien Alexander

  • The Detectives (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Law of the Plainsman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Clancy James

  • Riot in Juvenile Prison(1959)

    as Edward R. "Eddie" Bassett

    Motif score: 11th percentile of all films

  • One Step Beyond(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Mario

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Rawhide (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Tate

  • Bronco (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Young and Wild (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    as Richard Edward 'Rick' Braden

  • The Cool and the Crazy(1958)

    as Bennie Saul

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Have Gun, Will Travel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Men in War(1957)

    as Pvt. Meredith

    Motif score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Restless Breed(1957)

    as James Allan

    Motif score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy Budd

  • Wire Service (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricci

  • The Young Guns(1956)

    as Knox Cutler

    Motif score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Gaby (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    as Jan

  • The Scarlet Hour (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    as Vince

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Eliot Gray

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Cheyenne(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Gunsmoke (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Britt · as Ed · as Lon Blane · as Tony Serpa

  • Attila(1954)

    Actor

    Motif score: 25th percentile of all films

  • General Electric Theater (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as John Goodwin

Career shape

Star power in the 50th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 81 titles from 1953 to 1998.

Highest rated

Men in War (1957)

Motif 85th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 81: 81 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score58th

By decade

1950s21 · acting1960s24 · acting1970s12 · acting1980s17 · acting1990s7 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Scott Marlowe's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 36th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Motif score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 33 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Lightning in a Bottle (1993)

65th percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Men in War (1957)

Motif 85th · 74% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Scott Marlowe work with?

People who share at least 2 of Scott Marlowe's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lee Grant shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers