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Lloyd Nolan Biography
Birth Name:Lloyd Benedict Nolan
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In honor of his son who suffered from autism, he founded the Jay Nolan Autistic Center
- In 1960, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Was trained in acting at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1927
- Attended Stanford University, but left school after deciding to focus his attentions on acting instead
- Frequently portrayed characters who were involved in the medical field
- Would often take on the role of tough, forceful characters
- John Wayne suggested him to director John Ford to portray the role of The Ringo Kid in "Stagecoach․"
Awards
- 1956Primetime Emmy-Best Actor - Single Performance: winner
- 1969Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated