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Born in New Britain Connecticut/US on 30 NOV 1896 to Per Peter Ek Nelson and Matilda Nelson. Signe Elvera Nelson passed away on 7 APR 1979 in New Britain Connecticut/US.
- November 30, 1896
- April 7, 1979
Signe Elvira Reilly formerly Nelson. Born 30 Nov 1896 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Daughter of Per Nelson and Emma Matilda (Lundsten) Nelson. [sibling (s) unknown] Wife of Charles Joseph Reilly — married 5 Jul 1930 in Bronx, New York, United States. Mother of Charles Nelson Reilly. Died 4 Jul 1979 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA.
- Female
- November 30, 1896
- Charles Joseph Reilly
- July 4, 1979
May 25, 1997 · Signe Nelson, 84, of Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Canyon, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, in Camilia Rose Convalescent Center in Coon Rapids. Signe was born in Virginia, and graduated from Meadowlands High School. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Canyon.
- August 11, 1912
- Early years
- Acting career
- Television
- Later years
Charles Nelson Reilly was born to Charles Joseph Reilly and Signe Elvera Nelson. His father was Irish-American and Catholic, his mother was Swedish-American and Lutheran. As a child he amused himself with improvised puppet theater performances.
Reilly wanted to enter show business as a youth, and in particular to become an opera singer. He took lessons at the University of Hartford Hartt School, but eventually realized that his voice skills were inadequate. He turned to theater next, and debuted in film with a bit role in \"A Face in the Crowd\" (1957). During the late 1950s, Reilly appea...
As a notable actor, Reilly started making television appearances in the 1960s. He started as a guest in panel shows and as a player in television advertisements. He eventually gained a key role in the television series \"The Ghost & Mrs. Muir\", where he appeared from 1968 to 1970. In the 1970s, Reilly was a regular in game shows and children's ser...
In the 2000s, Reilly was primarily known for the autobiographical play \"Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly\", and for its film adaptation. While touring the United States, he developed respiratory problems which led to his retirement. His illness got worse, and he died due to pneumonia in 2007.
- January 13, 1931
- May 25, 2007
Charles Nelson Reilly. Actor: Millennium. Charles Nelson Reilly was born to Charles Joseph Reilly and Signe Elvera Nelson. His father was Irish-American and Catholic, his mother was Swedish-American and Lutheran. As a child he amused himself with improvised puppet theater performances.
- January 1, 1
- The Bronx, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Charles Nelson Reilly (January 13, 1931 – May 25, 2007) was an American actor, comedian, director, and drama teacher known for his comedic roles on stage, film, and television.
Reilly was born in 1931 in the New York City borough the Bronx. His father, Charles Joseph Reilly, designed outdoor advertising for Paramount Pictures. Reilly’s life took a turn for the worse when his mother, Signe Elvera Nelson, forced his father to turn down a job with Walt Disney.
