Charles Nelson Reilly

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
01/13/1931
Birthplace:
Bronx, New York
Death Date:
05/27/2007
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biography
While many TV viewers will recall Charles Nelson Reilly and his zany humor from numerous appearances as a panelist on game-shows. most particularly "The Match Game". more than a few may not be aware of his distinguished stage career as both actor and director. The Bronx-born, Connecticut-raised performer got his start in summer theater in 1950. Honing his craft in numerous productions and under the tutelage of Herbert Berghof and Uta Hagen, Reilly was more than prepared when he made his NYC in a 1956 revival of the musical "Best Foot Forward". In 1960, he was featured in the Jerry Herman revue Continued
Credits
Screenplay
2007
Himself
2007
of King Llort
1993
of Killer
1989
Mr Rudnick
Vic Carson
of Hunch
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in the Bronx
 
After his father suffered a nervous breakdown, moved with family to Hartford, Connecticut; sent to live with grandparents; lived in 2 1/2 room apartment with six other people and no heat or hot water
1944 
Attended a circus where a fire broke out that eventually killed 167 members of the audience; Reilly was unharmed
 
After college, moved to NYC to pursue acting career
1950 
Stage debut in summer stock production of "Broken Dishes" in Tiverton, Rhode Island
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