Actor George C. Scott won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1970 movie Patton. Why did he refuse the award?
George C. Scott (October 18, 1927-September 22, 1999) refused the award on philosophical reasons. He said that every dramatic performance was unique and therefore could not be compared to others.
He told his then wife, Colleen Dewhurst, "The whole thing is a goddamn meat parade. I don't want any part of it".
He did not turn down the New York Film Critics Award as Dewhurst would later recall. "George thinks this is the only film award worth having".
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