The Life of Reilly is a 2006 American film adaptation of actor Charles Nelson Reilly 's one-man play Save It For the Stage: The Life of Reilly. Written by Reilly and Paul Linke, and directed by Frank L. Anderson and Barry Poltermann, the film is an edited version of Reilly's stage show, filmed live before audiences at the El Portal Theater in ...

Reilly spent his later life primarily touring the U.S. directing theater and opera and offering audiences a glimpse into his background and personal life with a critically acclaimed one-man play chronicling his life, titled Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly.

Charles Nelson Reilly, famous for his game show innuendos and "X Files" guest appearances, takes us through his bizarre, star-studded, tragic, hilarious, and ultimately amazing life with a potent blend of tenderness and quick one-liners.

In the 2000s, Reilly was primarily known for the autobiographical play "Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly", and for its film adaptation. While touring the United States, he developed respiratory problems which led to his retirement.

In 2000, he staged his autobiographical one-man show, ‘Save It for The Stage: The Life of Reilly.’ The show was about his family life during his growing years in the Bronx and the first half of the title was the phrase his mother often repeated whenever he said something clever.

Born in 1931 to an alcoholic father and a racist mother, Charles Nelson Reilly grows up in a dysfunctional environment. When he begins to pursue acting, his homosexuality causes him to lose...

Oct 19, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the extraordinary life of Charles Nelson Reilly and unveil 11 fascinating facts that showcase his exceptional talents and contagious charisma.

Television personality and Tony Award winner Charles Nelson Reilly is profiled in this documentary. Directed by Frank L. Anderson and Barry Poltermann. Currently not available to stream. Add...

Oct 16, 2007 · The funniest and most poignant documentary of the year is The Life of Reilly, the final will and testament of the great Charles Nelson Reilly, who most Gen X and Yers know from his kitschy game show appearances and roles on countless sitcoms, from Car 54, Where Are You? and The Ghost & Mrs. Muir to The X-Files and SpongeBob SquarePants.

Mar 12, 2006 · The Life of Reilly is a 2006 American film adaptation of actor Charles Nelson Reilly's one-man play Save It For the Stage: The Life of Reilly. Written by Reilly and Paul Linke, and directed by Frank L. Anderson and Barry Poltermann, the film is an edited version of Reilly's much longer stage show, filmed live before audiences at the El Portal ...