Charles Nelson Reilly
Birth Name:
Charles Nelson Reilly
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Art department, Music department
Fast Facts
- Was trained in acting under the tutelage of drama coach Uta Hagen at the HB Studio
- Before entering acting, he wanted to pursue a career as an opera singer by studying music at the Hartt School of Music
- Was widely recognized for the campy persona he portrayed on game shows
- Would often take on the role of witty, eccentric characters
- Once worked as an understudy to Dick Van Dyke in a Broadway production
- Wore a full toupée for over 20 years due to being completely bald for most of his career
- Appeared in the original production of the Pulitzer-prize-winning play "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying․"
Awards
- 1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated
- 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated