JUMP TO: Scotty Becketts biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. Dylan Scott Welcomes Second Child and Says Wife Blair 'Is a Rockstar', Dylan Scott Reveals the Humorous Diaper Changing Incident with Son Beckett That Made Him Panic, Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. attempt in 1962. and, worst of all, assaulting his stepdaughter with a crutch (1960). Born Scott Hastings Beckett on October 4, 1929, in Oakland, California, he and his family moved to Los Angeles when Scotty was 3 years old. RELATED VIDEO: Dylan Scotts Gender Reveal. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. at the age of three, as one of "Our Gang" (the future American actor best known for his appearance on the series Our Gang from 1934 to 1935. It also became clear that the young star prioritized his nocturnal activities over his acting career. He began his career as a child actor in the Our Gang shorts and later costarred on Rocky Jones, Space Ranger. His acting days finally over, Scotty Beckett made his first suicide He is best-known for his role as Scotty, one of the cutest of "The Little Rascals". He was fired from the series after he was arrested on a concealed weapons charge and for passing a bad check. The decade was one of learning and exploration. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Chinese Zodiac: Scotty Beckett was born in the Year of the Tiger. (1946). There is a problem with your email/password. He is a healthy, beautiful baby and we are blessed that everything went well. Scotty Beckett Biography IMDb. In 1939, he returned to Our Gang briefly as Alfalfa's cousin Wilbur in Cousin Wilbur and Dog Daze. His trademark look was a crooked baseball cap and an oversized sweater exposing one shoulder. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Beckett attended Los Angeles High School and took time off from filming to try his luck on the stage. On May 8, 1968, Beckett checked into a Los Angeles nursing home to seek medical attention after suffering a serious beating (the circumstances surrounding it were never made clear). This browser does not support getting your location. Soon after settling down in the "City of Angels," his dad fell sick and was hospitalized. Soon after, Scotty was making headlines with the irresponsible behavior that would riddle his life until his end. Blair and I are so excited to announce we are having a baby! He was found dead in his room on May 10. In it, he played George "Spanky" McFarland's best friend and partner in mischief. Ex-wife, He had a serious accident in 1959 in which he crashed his car into a tree. His descent into a life of alcoholism, drugs, and crime remains one of the most tragic of Hollywood stories. [4] On August 14, 1959, he was arrested for possessing four Benzedrine pills. She filed for divorce in August of 1957. Although he was working steadily at MGM, his life grew increasingly tumultuous in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Try again later. Unfortunately, Beckett was unable to Born inOakland, California, Beckett got his start in show business at age three when the family moved toLos Angelesand a casting director heard him singing by chance. In 1948 he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. We will continue to update information on Scotty Becketts parents. The strengths of this sign are being cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social, while weaknesses can be indecisive, holding a grudge and self-pity. In February 1957, he was arrested after attempting to cross the Mexican border with 250 stimulant pills. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He attended the University of Southern California, but dropped out when the combined workload of school and movies became too great. Learn more about managing a memorial . - IMDb Mini Biography By: After two failed marriages he drifted through a series of dead-end jobs and had numerous brushes with the law. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Public Pigeon No. Structural Info Facts Filmography Known for movies Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1954) as Winky My Favorite Wife (1940) as Tim Failed to report flower. He auditioned, and landed a part inGallant Lady(1933), alongsideDickie Moore. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org. His acting days finally over, Scotty Beckett made his first suicide There are few things more pathetic than the spectacle of a former Scott H Beckett Jr. Tom Ford April 3, 2022. news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. He was 38. While other actors his age moved into leading roles, his career declined, as evidenced by his small role inNancy Goes to Rio, again with Jane Powell. He played the title character as a boy in the In 1948, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nurses heard him singing and carried him from room to room on every visit to sing for other patients. He would go on to feature in the shorts until two tears later when he left the show. Find where to watch Scotty Beckett's latest movies and tv shows . Scotty Beckett was previously married to Margaret C. Sabo (1961 - 1968), Sunny Vickers (1951 - 1957) and Beverly Baker (1949 - 1950).. About. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Ironically, that same year Beckett's career took an upward turn, . Beckett attended the University of Southern California, but dropped out when the combined workload of school and films became too great. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. He also appeared on Broadway that same year in the play "Slightly Married", receiving the only favorable notices of the production, and also played Junior in the hit radio show "The Life of Riley". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? FROM PEN: Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Stagliano Is Already Dreading Her Infant Sons Future Wedding. He is best-known for his role as Scotty, one of the cutest of The Little Rascals. and measured 21 inches long. Four days later, he sustained a broken hip and a skull fracture after crashing his car into a tree while driving in West Los Angeles. [4][11][12], Beckett is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, Los Angeles. Scott Hastings Beckett (October 4, 1929 May 10, 1968) was an American actor. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This was to be his last major role. American actor best known for his appearance on the series Our Gang from 1934 to 1935. Suggest an alternative Share your comments about this record Read More . Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. Scotty Beckett was one of the cutest, most successful child actors of the 1930s and 1940s. was to be the last steady assignment of Scotty Beckett's career. In 1961, Beckett married Margaret C. Sabo; she would remain . At one point he studied to become a doctor, but settled for driving an ambulance. Clad in an oversized sweater and a baseball cap worn sideways, he was always. attempt in 1962. Beckett was signed by MGM in 1947, with his first role under contract as Will Parker in Cynthia. Early success without any sacrifice often breeds a sense of entitlement and a lack of responsibility or consequence. Scotty Beckett AKA Scott Hastings Beckett Born: 4-Oct - 1929 Birthplace: Oakland, CA Died: 10-May - 1968 Location of death: Los Angeles, CA Cause of death: Suicide [1] Remains: Buried, San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. role was the part of the teenaged Al Jolson in The Jolson Story He was 38 years old. He appeared in Three for Jamie Dawn (1956) and had walk-ons in The Oklahoman (1957) with Joel McCrea, and Monkey on My Back (1957) with Cameron Mitchell. Please reset your password. During one such visit, a Hollywood casting director happened to notice the cherubic youngster and told his parents he had movie potential. ", The cast of "Our Gang/Little Rascals" TV show, Hal Roach, MGM production. His acting days finally over, Scotty Beckett made his first suicide attempt in 1962. Daddy?? On May 8, 1968, Beckett checked into a Hollywood nursing home for treatment of injuries sustained in a beating. 1 (1957) Photographer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She died on November 27, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Blair and I are so excited that our son, Beckett, arrived at 5:20 p.m. today, Scott, 27, tells PEOPLE. He married professional tennis player Beverly Baker on September 28, 1949, in Las Vegas. Scott Hastings Beckett(October 4, 1929 May 10, 1968) was an American actor. Alexander Carter Stand Up and Cheer! Recovering, he decided to move into another line He was famous for being a TV Actor. Oh, of course, there However, the snake can be overly suspicious, which makes them a bit paranoid. A studio casting director noticed the child and told his parents he had movie potential. See Scotty Beckett full list of movies and tv shows from their career. His descent into a life of alcoholism, drugs, and crime remains one of the most tragic of Hollywood stories. He was fired from the series after he was arrested on a concealed weapons charge and for passing a bad check. I first saw him in The Jolson Story, which had many weird coincidences as it is, to find out that Scotty Beckett led the life that he did. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Unfortunately, Beckett was unable to escape his inner demons. Scotty Beckett (Scotty Hastings Beckett) Born in Oakland, California, Beckett got his start in show business at age 3 when the family moved to Los Angeles and a casting director heard him singing by chance. based on information from your browser. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He made only a few subsequent TV and film appearances, some uncredited bit parts, before leaving show business forever. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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