Gidney Scott

Sidney Scott, known in his stage name as Gidney Scott, was an American-born English actor, comedian, producer and impressionist who was known for his portrayals of homeless and messy characters, famously Mr. Messy in Mr. Men.

Bio
Scott was born to his English parents in West Hollywood on 3 July 1938. In 1940, he and his parents moved back to Surrey, England, where he spent and settled in his childhood.

On 1 January 1963, going by the name of "Gidney Scott", Scott entered the film world by beginning his acting career. He had portrayed various homeless and messy characters in over 100 films and TV shows. He would soon gain international fame by portraying Mr. Messy in Mr. Men.

On 1 July 1988, Scott died from a car accident in Camden Town, London.

Filmography

 * Mr. Men (1967) - Mr. Messy
 * Mr. Men and the Bombad Bounty (1968; TV special) - Mr. Messy (also producer)