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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
- 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 was an American comedian, drama teacher, and stage and TV director, best known for his appearances on TV game shows. Reilly was born in the Bronx, New York, and was raised in Connecticut. As a child, he was interested in opera but failed to become an opera singer.
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Charles Nelson Reilly calls two places home: a house in Beverly Hills and a 34-foot cabin cruiser in Marina del Rey, the tony Los Angeles marina. They're not far apart, and Reilly...
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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.
May 29, 2007 · Charles Nelson Reilly, whose persona as a wacky game show panelist and talk show guest overshadowed his serious work as a director and Tony-winning actor, has died. He was 76.
