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Charles Nelson Reilly | |
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 Reilly as "Randy Robinson" on the CBS television series Arnie in 1971 | |
| Born | January 13, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2007 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Hartt School of Music |
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| Years active | 1957–2004 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| 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 known for his comedic roles on stage, film, and television. Reilly 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.