Rage and Glory: A Deep Dive into the Tumultuous Life and Career of George C. Scott

Julian Schlossberg talks with David Sheward, author of Rage and Glory, a biography of actor George C. Scott. Drawing on interviews with approximately 60 people, David explores Scott's turbulent life, including his five marriages, alcoholism, and legendary temper. They discuss Scott's iconic roles in Patton, Dr. Strangelove, and Anatomy of a Murder, his controversial Oscar refusal, and his desire for creative control. Schlossberg shares personal anecdotes from his own relationship with Scott, painting a portrait of a deeply complex, brilliant, yet self-destructive artist widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.