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Robert Carroll Nye[citation needed] (October 4, 1901 – March 17, 1974) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1925 and 1944. His most memorable role was Frank Kennedy, Scarlett's second husband, in Gone with the Wind.
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Born | Robert Carroll Nye October 4, 1901 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 1974 | (aged 72)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1925-1944 |
Spouse | Helen Lynch (divorced) |
Relatives | Ben Nye (brother) |
Biography
editNye was born in Akron, Ohio on October 4, 1901.[1] His mother, Myra Nye, was the club editor of the Los Angeles Times; his father, W. P. Nye, was postmaster in Covina, California.[2] Nye attended Covina, California, schools and the University of California at Los Angeles.[3] His brother was Ben Nye, who later became a successful, highly respected Hollywood makeup man.[4][5]
Nye performed on stage at the Majestic Theater in Los Angeles from 1922 to 1925. He began working in films in June 1925.[3] At the beginning of his career he had a score of leading man roles in Hollywood opposite such silent screen stars as Anita Page and Corinne Griffith.[citation needed] In his late career, he played usually small roles. His most memorable appearance was as Frank Kennedy, Scarlett's second husband and former love interest of her sister Suellen, in Gone with the Wind (1939).[6] His film career ended in 1944 with an uncredited role in Wilson. Nye also worked with Groucho Marx at CBS.
After his film career, Nye served as a Hollywood journalist and publicity man.[7] He married actress Helen Lynch in February 1928.[8] and after her death he married Dorothy Nye,[3] Nye died of a heart attack in Encino, California on March 17, 1974, at the age of 72.[3][1]
Partial filmography
edit- Three of a Kind (1925) - Don Gray
- Classified (1925) - Mart Comet
- The Earth Woman (1926) - Steve Tilden
- The Impostor (1926) - Dick Gilbert
- The Wolf Hunters (1926) - Roderick Drew
- Her Honor, the Governor (1926) - Bob Fenway
- Kosher Kitty Kelly (1926) - Barney Kelly
- Women's Open Golf Championship (1927) - Dave Sullivan
- The Brute (1927) - The El
- The Black Diamond Express (1927) - Fred
- The Heart of Maryland (1927) - Lloyd Calvert
- The Rose of Kildare (1927) - Larry Nunan
- Death Valley (1927) - Boy
- The Silver Slave (1927) - Larry Martin
- The Girl from Chicago (1927) - Bob Carlton
- Little Mickey Grogan (1927) - Jeffrey Shore
- A Race for Life (1928) - Robert Hammond
- The Sporting Age (1928) - Phillip Kingston
- Powder My Back (1928) - Jack Hale
- Rinty of the Desert (1928) - Pat
- Craig's Wife (1928) - John Fredericks
- The Perfect Crime (1928) - Trevor
- While the City Sleeps (1928) - Marty
- Land of the Silver Fox (1928) - Carroll Blackton
- Jazzland (1928) - Homer Pew
- The Flying Fleet (1929) - Tex (uncredited)
- The Devil Bear (1929) - Bert Sifton
- The Squall (1929) - Paul
- The Girl in the Glass Cage (1929) - Terry Pomfret
- Light Fingers (1929) - Donald Madison
- Madame X (1929) - Darrell
- Confession (1929)
- The Bishop Murder Case (1930) - John E. Sprigg
- Sons of the Saddle (1930) - Harvey
- The Lottery Bride (1930) - Nels
- King of the Wild (1931) - Tom Armitage
- The Lawless Woman (1931) - Allan Perry
- Hell-Bent for Frisco (1931) - Lane Garwood
- The One Way Trail (1931) - Terry Allen
- Neck and Neck (1931) - Frank Douglas
- Temptation's Workshop (1932)
- The Wolf Dog (1933) - Radio Announcer
- Traveling Saleslady (1935) - Burroughs
- The Crime of Dr. Forbes (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Don't Turn 'Em Loose (1936) - Police Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
- Mind Your Own Business (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- We Who Are About to Die (1937) - Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
- Sing and Be Happy (1937) - Announcer (uncredited)
- Hot Water (1937) - Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Saturday's Heroes (1937) - First Football Broadcaster (uncredited)
- City Girl (1938) - Radio Commentator (uncredited)
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) - Radio Announcer
- Kentucky Moonshine (1938) - Radio Announcer
- Safety in Numbers (1938) - Larsen
- The Main Event (1938) - Fight Announcer (uncredited)
- Hold That Co-ed (1938) - Radio Newscaster (uncredited)
- Gone with the Wind (1939) - Frank Kennedy - A Guest
- The Trail Blazers (1940) - Jim Chapman
- Blossoms in the Dust (1941) - Mr. Loring, Dora's Husband (uncredited)
- Wilson (1944) - Reporter (uncredited)
References
edit- ^ a b Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "Carroll Nye Will Wed Film Beauty". Covina Argus. August 5, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved November 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 282. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ Ben Nye at Biography.net
- ^ Carroll Nye at cinechums.com
- ^ Kachmar, Diane (2015). The Fly at 50: The Creation and Legacy of a Classic Science Fiction Film. BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1-5939-3315-9. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "Notable Deaths From Everywhere". Simpson's Leader-Times. Pennsylvania, Kittanning. United Press International. March 20, 1974. p. 16. Retrieved November 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Church Wedding for Carroll Nye and Helen Lynch". Covina Argus. February 17, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved November 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Carroll Nye at IMDb
- Carroll Nye at AllMovie