Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Scott began her career as a disc jockey for KMPC, the first female DJ at that Los Angeles radio station.

From 1960 to 1962, Scott had a recurring role as Adelaide Mitchell in the John Forsythe television comedy Bachelor Father.

[2] In 1965, Scott landed the recurring role of Ada Jacks in the television series Peyton Place.

[4]: 890  Her final appearance would be in 1985, yet again as Ada Jacks, in the television movie Peyton Place: The Next Generation.

[4] Scott was also active as a board member of Portals House Inc., a center helping people with mental dysfunctions.