Charles Nelson Reilly

Charles Nelson Reilly
Reilly as "Randy Robinson" on the CBS television series Arnie in 1971
Born(1931-01-13)January 13, 1931
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 2007(2007-05-25) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationHartt School of Music
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • director
  • singer
  • drama teacher
Years active1957–2007
PartnerPatrick Hughes (1980–2007; his death)
AwardsTony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1962 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Charles Nelson Reilly (January 13, 1931 – May 25, 2007) was an American actor, comedian, singer, director and drama teacher.

He was part of the original Broadway casts of Bye Bye Birdie; Hello, Dolly!; and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He was known for his television roles in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir and Match Game.

He was also known for his one-man play Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly.[1] This play was eventually made into a 2006 documentary movie.

Reilly was born January 13, 1931 in New York City.[2] He was openly gay.[1]

Reilly died on May 25, 2007 from problems caused by pneumonia at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California at the age of 76.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Spencer, David. "Save It for the Stage: The Life Of Reilly". Aisle Say (NY). Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ "UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021". United Press International. January 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021. ...actor Charles Nelson Reilly in 1931...
  3. ↑ "Charles Nelson Reilly, 76; Tony-winning actor, TV game show regular". Los Angeles Times. May 29, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

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