Fred J. Scollay

Fred J. Scollay (March 19, 1923 – November 3, 2015) was an American character actor known for his work in daytime and primetime television, as well as film and stage. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, he was one of four orphaned Scollays and was raised by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Boston. Scollay studied acting at Emerson College and Bishop-Lee Dramatic School. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy as an aviator machinist mate. In daytime TV, he played Rev. Sam Shafer on The Doctors and Harry Wilson (aka Ike Harding) on Somerset. Scollay also had roles on Another World, Young Doctor Malone, The Edge of Night, Search for Tomorrow, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, and The Guiding Light.