J. Carrol Naish
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Born:
Jan 20, 1896

Died:
Jan 24, 1973

Age: 77 Deceased

From:
New York City, New York, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 219

Avg Rating: 6.5

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J. Carrol Naish

Also known as: Joseph Patrick Carrol Naish, Joseph Carrol Naish, J. Carroll Naish, Carroll Naish, Carrol Naish

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Joseph Patrick Carrol Naish (January 21, 1896 – January 24, 1973) was an American character actor born in New York City, New York. Naish did many film roles, but they were eclipsed when he found fame in the title role of radio's Life with Luigi (1948–1953), which surpassed Bob Hope in the 1950 ratings.

Naish appeared on stage for several years before he began his film career. He began as a member of Gus Edwards's vaudeville troupe of child performers. In Paris after World War I, Naish formed his own song and dance act. He was traveling the globe from Europe to Egypt to Asia, when his China-bound ship developed engine problems, leaving him in California in 1926.

His uncredited bit role in What Price Glory (1926) launched his career in more than two hundred films. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the first for his role in the 1943 film Sahara, then for his performance in the 1945 film A Medal for Benny, fo...

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