Charles Nelson Reilly is an Actor, zodiac sign: Capricorn. How Charles Nelson Reilly Proved To NBC That You Can't Be Too Gay To Be On TV. After the quick closing of the ill-fated musical "Skyscraper" (which introduced him to star Julie Harris), Reilly more or less abandoned the stage for the small screen. Charles Nelson Reilly was born on Januin South Bronx, United States (76 years old). While Reilly has been vocal about the problems of the production (particularly with director Gower Champion and star Carol Channing), he did have the benefit of playing opposite Eileen Brennan with whom he performed a cabaret act. 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 "Parade" and later went on to understudy both Dick Van Dyke and Paul Lynde in the hit musical "Bye Bye Birdie." The following year, Reilly had his breakthrough musical role, earning a Tony Award as Bud Frump, the insidious nephew of a corporate head (Rudy Vallee) in the Pulitzer-winning "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Now an established Broadway player, he was cast as the ambitious office clerk Cornelius Hackl in the Jerry Herman musical "Hello, Dolly!" (1964), for which he picked up a Tony nomination. Charles Nelson Reilly was a well-known American actor, director and comedian.
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His acting and directing successes were overshadowed for many by his regular appearances as an outsized personality on TV game. Charles Nelson Reilly (Janu May 25, 2007) was an American actor, comedian, director, and drama teacher known for his comedic roles on stage, film, and television. He started as a guest in panel shows and as a player in television advertisements. Charles Nelson Reilly, who acted and directed on Broadway but came to be best known for his campy television appearances on talk shows and Match Game, died on Friday in Los Angeles. The Bronx-born, Connecticut-raised performer got his start in summer theater in 1950. Tony-winner Charles Nelson Reilly has passed away at the age of 76. As a notable actor, Reilly started making television appearances in the 1960s. most particularly "The Match Game." more than a few may not be aware of his distinguished stage career as both actor and director.
While many TV viewers will recall Charles Nelson Reilly and his zany humor from numerous appearances as a panelist on game-shows.
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