Charles Nelson Reilly

American comedian and actor (1931–2007)
Person human Q1065627
Charles Nelson Reilly
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Charles Nelson Reilly

Summary

Charles Nelson Reilly is a human[1]. Born in South Bronx[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1931[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on May 25, 2007[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], film director[7], theatrical director[8], teacher[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,475 views/month, #5,638 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Nelson Reilly's place of birth was South Bronx[2].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly was born on January 13, 1931[3].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly died on May 25, 2007[5].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's professions included comedian[6].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly worked as a film director[7].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's professions included theatrical director[8].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's professions included teacher[9].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's professions included film actor[13].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's education included a stint at The Hartt School[14].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's education included a stint at HB Studio[15].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[16].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly received the Grammy Hall of Fame[17].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[20].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's Commons category is recorded as Charles Nelson Reilly[21].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[22].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's residence is recorded as The Bronx[23].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's residence is recorded as Hartford[24].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's family name is recorded as Reilly[25].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles Nelson Reilly's given name is recorded as Nelson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Nelson Reilly's place of birth was South Bronx[2]. He was born on January 13, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at The Hartt School[14], a performing arts school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1920[30] and HB Studio[15], a drama school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1945[33], headquartered in Greenwich Village[34]. Charles Nelson Reilly studied under Uta Hagen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], film director[7], theatrical director[8], teacher[9], stage actor[10], and film actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[16], a theatre award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1947[38] and Grammy Hall of Fame[17], an award[39], founded in 1973[40].

Death and Burial

Charles Nelson Reilly died on May 25, 2007[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[22].

Why It Matters

Charles Nelson Reilly ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,475 views/month, #5,638 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Charles Nelson Reilly born?

Charles Nelson Reilly's place of birth was South Bronx[2].

Where did Charles Nelson Reilly die?

Charles Nelson Reilly passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

What did Charles Nelson Reilly do for work?

Charles Nelson Reilly worked as comedian[6], film director[7], theatrical director[8], teacher[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Charles Nelson Reilly go to school?

Charles Nelson Reilly was educated at The Hartt School[14] and HB Studio[15].

What awards did Charles Nelson Reilly receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[16] and Grammy Hall of Fame[17].

References

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  1. [2] . millennium-thisiswhoweare.net. millennium-thisiswhoweare.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . indiewire.com. indiewire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . canada.com. canada.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . infoplease.com. infoplease.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . infoplease.com. infoplease.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . denverpost.com. denverpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17h ago · Nashona · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 137967
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence The Bronx, Hartford
    Instance of human
    Sexual orientation homosexuality
    Country of citizenship United States
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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