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Hazel Scott was credited as an actor, television presenter and pianist. Born on June 11, 1920, Hazel Scott was from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Death is recorded on October 2, 1981, at the age of 61.
My Take
Hazel Scott is one of those figures I wish more people knew today. A virtuoso who fused jazz and classical piano, she was also a fearless critic of segregation who used her platform to fight for better representation of Black Americans on screen. Born in Trinidad and raised in New York from the age of four, she carried two worlds inside her artistry. What moves me most is that she refused to separate her gift from her conscience. In an era that rewarded silence, she chose to speak, and that combination of brilliance and courage is exactly what makes an artist timeless to me.
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- Name (English)
- Hazel Scott
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘイゼル・スコット
- Reading
- へいぜる・すこっと
- Born
- June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
- Occupation
- actor / television presenter / pianist / jazz musician / singer
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hazel Scott born?
Born June 11, 1920.
When did Hazel Scott die?
Died October 2, 1981, aged 61.
Where was Hazel Scott from?
Hazel Scott was from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
What did Hazel Scott do?
Hazel Scott worked as actor, television presenter, pianist, jazz musician, singer.
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