Lloyd Nolan
Birth Name:
Lloyd Benedict Nolan
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- In honor of his son who suffered from autism, he founded the Jay Nolan Autistic Center
- 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