Charles Nelson Reilly

American comedian and actor (1931–2007)

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Lived 1931–2007, aged 76United States

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21 languages
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Era
1931–2007
Aged 76
Known for
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989

Summary

Updated 2026-07-21

Charles Nelson Reilly was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher. He 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.