Many fans are curious about George C. Scott's financial success in 2026. Our team analyzed the latest data to provide a clear picture of their income.
What was George C. Scott's net worth?
George C. Scott was an American actor, director, and producer who had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his death in 1999. That's the same as around $30 million in today's dollars. Over the course of his career, Scott won numerous awards for his performances, including an Academy Award for his role in "Patton" and four Emmy Awards for his work in television. Scott was known for his temper and his tendency to speak his mind, which sometimes got him into trouble. He famously turned down the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Patton," calling the ceremony "a two-hour meat parade."
Notable Salaries
George earned $10,000 per episode of "East Side/West Side" in 1963. The show aired 63 episodes, which translates to $630,000 in earnings. That's the same as $5.5 million in today's money.
In 1970 he was paid a base salary of $600,000 to appear in "Patton". He was also given 5% of the gross earnings. When the movie went on to make $45 million at the box office, George earned an additional $2.25 million. That's the same as $15 million today which proved to be by far George's biggest single career payday.
In 1973 he earned a base salary of $750,000 for "The Day of the Dolphin". He was also given 10% of the gross. Unfortunately the movie only went on to earn $8 million. That translated into an $800,000 bonus for George.
George earned $1 million for 1975's "The Hindenburg" plus a percent of profits. It's unclear how profitable the movie was after Hollywood accounting.
He earned $1 million for 1980's "The Changeling" and $1.25 million for 1980's "The Formula".
In summary, the total wealth of George C. Scott reflects strategic moves.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
