Mary Badham (born October 7, 1952) is an American actress, known for her portrayal of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. At the time, Badham (aged 10) was the youngest actress ever nominated in this category.
Career
Mary Badham had no film acting experience before being cast in To Kill a Mockingbird. The Oscar in her category went to another child actress, Patty Duke for The Miracle Worker. During filming, Badham became particularly close to actor Gregory Peck, who played Scout's father, Atticus Finch; she kept in touch with him, always calling him 'Atticus', until his death in 2003.
Scout (Mary Badham) from "To Kill a Mockingbird" talks about the making of the film
Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," talks about the making of the film and her thoughts on it 50 years later at the Academy's April 11, 2012 screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
published: 16 Apr 2012
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Film Actor Joins Stage Play 60 Years Later
She was only 10 years old when she played the iconic character Scout Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Now, actor Mary Badham is taking the stage in the first national tour of the theatrical version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but as a totally different character. This time, Mary is playing Scout’s mean neighbor, Mrs. DuBose. Inside Edition caught up with her and her castmates backstage at a rehearsal studio in New York City.
published: 20 Mar 2022
'To Kill A Mockingbird' Star Mary Badham
'To Kill A Mockingbird' Star Mary Badham
published: 06 Apr 2018
Behind the scenes on To Kill A Mockingbird with the original Scout, Mary Badham.
Mary Badham had never acted before landing the role as Scout in the iconic film To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary reminisces on working alongside Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall. She talks about Harper 'Miss Nell' Lee, working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. Plus Mary opens up about returning to To Kill A Mockingbird - but this time on stage. Alongside The Waltons' star Richard Thomas.
Timecodes
0:30 Landing the role of Scout
1:20 Friendship with Gregory Peck
2:44 Filming To Kill a Mockingbird
3:11 Watching the movie
7:18 Working with Robert Duvall
8:48 Harper Lee on set
10:01 The difference between the book and film
12:07 Go Set A Watchman
12:46 Mary’s director brother, John Badham
13:39 Working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood
15:07 The Twilight Zone
16:37 Retiring from acting
18:...
published: 10 Feb 2023
Mary Badham: To Kill a Mockingbird
** Recorded - March 12, 2013 **
Mary Badham, star of film classic To Kill A Mockingbird, makes a virtual appearance at the Allen Public Library. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic movie, she will introduce the movie and answer questions from the audience.
Playing the pivotal role of Scout Finch, Badham was on the set with Hollywood legends Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall and more. Today, she is one of the last stars of this film that is still living.
In 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird became an instant bestseller, and in 1962, it was made into a film that garnered three Oscars. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, then 10-year-old Mary was the youngest actress to be nominated in this category.
published: 31 Jul 2021
Mary Badham 65
song: Mary Badham, whis me a rainbow
published: 07 Oct 2017
To Kill a Mockingbird (10/10) Movie CLIP - Scout Meets Boo Radley (1962) HD
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Scout (Mary Badham) meets Boo Radley (Robert Duvall) for the first time, and they are very happy to see each other.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiographical novel was translated to film in 1962 by Horton Foote and the producer/director team of Robert Mulligan and Alan J. Pakula. Set a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on scrupulously honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch, magnificently embodied by Gregory Peck. Finch puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a black man accused of rape. The trial and the events surrounding it...
published: 27 May 2011
'To Kill A Mockingbird' Actress Breaks Her Silence on 'Go Set A Watchman'
Mary Badham, the young actress who played Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is now 62 years old and made a rare public appearance reading from both of Harper Lee's novels at the 92nd street Y in Manhattan on Tuesda... #InsideEdition
published: 15 Jul 2015
Women Breaking Barriers: Decades after playing Scout, Mary Badham still part of "To Kill a Mockin...
Women Breaking Barriers: Decades after playing Scout, Mary Badham still part of "To Kill a Mockingbird' legacy
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published: 21 Nov 2023
AFI Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the White House
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On April 5 2012, President Obama hosted a screening of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the White House in commemoration of the film's 50th anniversary, a timely date that marked the late Gregory Peck's 96th birthday. In this video from the White House, President Obama introduces the screening, and guests including AFI CEO Bob Gazzale, Mary Badham Wilt, the actress who played Scout, Veronique Peck, widow of Gregory Peck and local students from Washington-Lee High School discuss the film.
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Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," talks about the making of the film and her thoughts on it 50 years later at the Academy's Apri...
Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," talks about the making of the film and her thoughts on it 50 years later at the Academy's April 11, 2012 screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," talks about the making of the film and her thoughts on it 50 years later at the Academy's April 11, 2012 screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
She was only 10 years old when she played the iconic character Scout Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Now, actor Mary Badham is taking the stage in the first n...
She was only 10 years old when she played the iconic character Scout Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Now, actor Mary Badham is taking the stage in the first national tour of the theatrical version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but as a totally different character. This time, Mary is playing Scout’s mean neighbor, Mrs. DuBose. Inside Edition caught up with her and her castmates backstage at a rehearsal studio in New York City.
She was only 10 years old when she played the iconic character Scout Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Now, actor Mary Badham is taking the stage in the first national tour of the theatrical version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but as a totally different character. This time, Mary is playing Scout’s mean neighbor, Mrs. DuBose. Inside Edition caught up with her and her castmates backstage at a rehearsal studio in New York City.
Mary Badham had never acted before landing the role as Scout in the iconic film To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary reminisces on working alongside Gregory Peck and Rob...
Mary Badham had never acted before landing the role as Scout in the iconic film To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary reminisces on working alongside Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall. She talks about Harper 'Miss Nell' Lee, working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. Plus Mary opens up about returning to To Kill A Mockingbird - but this time on stage. Alongside The Waltons' star Richard Thomas.
Timecodes
0:30 Landing the role of Scout
1:20 Friendship with Gregory Peck
2:44 Filming To Kill a Mockingbird
3:11 Watching the movie
7:18 Working with Robert Duvall
8:48 Harper Lee on set
10:01 The difference between the book and film
12:07 Go Set A Watchman
12:46 Mary’s director brother, John Badham
13:39 Working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood
15:07 The Twilight Zone
16:37 Retiring from acting
18:57 Talking to schoolgirls about Mockingbird
20:50 To Kill A Mockingbird the play
26:32 Children named after Mary’s character
Mary Badham had never acted before landing the role as Scout in the iconic film To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary reminisces on working alongside Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall. She talks about Harper 'Miss Nell' Lee, working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. Plus Mary opens up about returning to To Kill A Mockingbird - but this time on stage. Alongside The Waltons' star Richard Thomas.
Timecodes
0:30 Landing the role of Scout
1:20 Friendship with Gregory Peck
2:44 Filming To Kill a Mockingbird
3:11 Watching the movie
7:18 Working with Robert Duvall
8:48 Harper Lee on set
10:01 The difference between the book and film
12:07 Go Set A Watchman
12:46 Mary’s director brother, John Badham
13:39 Working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood
15:07 The Twilight Zone
16:37 Retiring from acting
18:57 Talking to schoolgirls about Mockingbird
20:50 To Kill A Mockingbird the play
26:32 Children named after Mary’s character
** Recorded - March 12, 2013 **
Mary Badham, star of film classic To Kill A Mockingbird, makes a virtual appearance at the Allen Public Library. Celebrating th...
** Recorded - March 12, 2013 **
Mary Badham, star of film classic To Kill A Mockingbird, makes a virtual appearance at the Allen Public Library. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic movie, she will introduce the movie and answer questions from the audience.
Playing the pivotal role of Scout Finch, Badham was on the set with Hollywood legends Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall and more. Today, she is one of the last stars of this film that is still living.
In 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird became an instant bestseller, and in 1962, it was made into a film that garnered three Oscars. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, then 10-year-old Mary was the youngest actress to be nominated in this category.
** Recorded - March 12, 2013 **
Mary Badham, star of film classic To Kill A Mockingbird, makes a virtual appearance at the Allen Public Library. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic movie, she will introduce the movie and answer questions from the audience.
Playing the pivotal role of Scout Finch, Badham was on the set with Hollywood legends Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall and more. Today, she is one of the last stars of this film that is still living.
In 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird became an instant bestseller, and in 1962, it was made into a film that garnered three Oscars. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, then 10-year-old Mary was the youngest actress to be nominated in this category.
To Kill a Mockingbird movie clips: http://j.mp/15vV0dT
BUY THE MOVIE: http://amzn.to/tGAzK7
Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr
CLIP DES...
Mary Badham, the young actress who played Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is now 62 years old and made a rare public appearan...
Mary Badham, the young actress who played Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is now 62 years old and made a rare public appearance reading from both of Harper Lee's novels at the 92nd street Y in Manhattan on Tuesda... #InsideEdition
Mary Badham, the young actress who played Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is now 62 years old and made a rare public appearance reading from both of Harper Lee's novels at the 92nd street Y in Manhattan on Tuesda... #InsideEdition
Women Breaking Barriers: Decades after playing Scout, Mary Badham still part of "To Kill a Mockingbird' legacy
Subscribe to WVTM on YouTube now for more: https...
Women Breaking Barriers: Decades after playing Scout, Mary Badham still part of "To Kill a Mockingbird' legacy
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On April 5 2012, President Obama hosted a screening of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIR...
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On April 5 2012, President Obama hosted a screening of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the White House in commemoration of the film's 50th anniversary, a timely date that marked the late Gregory Peck's 96th birthday. In this video from the White House, President Obama introduces the screening, and guests including AFI CEO Bob Gazzale, Mary Badham Wilt, the actress who played Scout, Veronique Peck, widow of Gregory Peck and local students from Washington-Lee High School discuss the film.
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On April 5 2012, President Obama hosted a screening of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the White House in commemoration of the film's 50th anniversary, a timely date that marked the late Gregory Peck's 96th birthday. In this video from the White House, President Obama introduces the screening, and guests including AFI CEO Bob Gazzale, Mary Badham Wilt, the actress who played Scout, Veronique Peck, widow of Gregory Peck and local students from Washington-Lee High School discuss the film.
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Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," talks about the making of the film and her thoughts on it 50 years later at the Academy's April 11, 2012 screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
She was only 10 years old when she played the iconic character Scout Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Now, actor Mary Badham is taking the stage in the first national tour of the theatrical version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but as a totally different character. This time, Mary is playing Scout’s mean neighbor, Mrs. DuBose. Inside Edition caught up with her and her castmates backstage at a rehearsal studio in New York City.
Mary Badham had never acted before landing the role as Scout in the iconic film To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary reminisces on working alongside Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall. She talks about Harper 'Miss Nell' Lee, working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. Plus Mary opens up about returning to To Kill A Mockingbird - but this time on stage. Alongside The Waltons' star Richard Thomas.
Timecodes
0:30 Landing the role of Scout
1:20 Friendship with Gregory Peck
2:44 Filming To Kill a Mockingbird
3:11 Watching the movie
7:18 Working with Robert Duvall
8:48 Harper Lee on set
10:01 The difference between the book and film
12:07 Go Set A Watchman
12:46 Mary’s director brother, John Badham
13:39 Working with Robert Redford and Natalie Wood
15:07 The Twilight Zone
16:37 Retiring from acting
18:57 Talking to schoolgirls about Mockingbird
20:50 To Kill A Mockingbird the play
26:32 Children named after Mary’s character
** Recorded - March 12, 2013 **
Mary Badham, star of film classic To Kill A Mockingbird, makes a virtual appearance at the Allen Public Library. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic movie, she will introduce the movie and answer questions from the audience.
Playing the pivotal role of Scout Finch, Badham was on the set with Hollywood legends Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall and more. Today, she is one of the last stars of this film that is still living.
In 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird became an instant bestseller, and in 1962, it was made into a film that garnered three Oscars. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, then 10-year-old Mary was the youngest actress to be nominated in this category.
Mary Badham, the young actress who played Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is now 62 years old and made a rare public appearance reading from both of Harper Lee's novels at the 92nd street Y in Manhattan on Tuesda... #InsideEdition
Women Breaking Barriers: Decades after playing Scout, Mary Badham still part of "To Kill a Mockingbird' legacy
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On April 5 2012, President Obama hosted a screening of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the White House in commemoration of the film's 50th anniversary, a timely date that marked the late Gregory Peck's 96th birthday. In this video from the White House, President Obama introduces the screening, and guests including AFI CEO Bob Gazzale, Mary Badham Wilt, the actress who played Scout, Veronique Peck, widow of Gregory Peck and local students from Washington-Lee High School discuss the film.
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Mary Badham (born October 7, 1952) is an American actress, known for her portrayal of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. At the time, Badham (aged 10) was the youngest actress ever nominated in this category.
Career
Mary Badham had no film acting experience before being cast in To Kill a Mockingbird. The Oscar in her category went to another child actress, Patty Duke for The Miracle Worker. During filming, Badham became particularly close to actor Gregory Peck, who played Scout's father, Atticus Finch; she kept in touch with him, always calling him 'Atticus', until his death in 2003.