Charles Nelson Reilly
Charles Nelson Reilly | |
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Reilly in a 1969 publicity photo | |
| Born | January 13, 1931 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2007 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Hartt School of Music |
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| Years active | 1957–2007 |
| Partner | Patrick Hughes (1980–2007; his death) |
| Awards | Tony 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, director and drama teacher. He performed in the original Broadway casts of Bye Bye Birdie; Hello, Dolly!; and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. His television credits include The Ghost & Mrs. Muir and Match Game. A recording of his autobiographical one-man play Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly was adapted into a 2006 independent film.