Charles Nelson Reilly (January 13, 1931 – May 25, 2007) 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 .

Charles Nelson Reilly. Actor: Millennium. Charles Nelson Reilly was born to Charles Joseph Reilly and Signe Elvera Nelson. His father was Irish-American and Catholic, his mother was Swedish-American and Lutheran. As a child he amused himself …

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the ''Tonight Show'' and various game shows, has died. He was 76.

Charles Nelson Reilly. Actor: Millennium. Charles Nelson Reilly was born to Charles Joseph Reilly and Signe Elvera Nelson. His father was Irish-American and Catholic, his mother was Swedish-American and Lutheran. As a child he amused himself …

May 28, 2007 · Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the "Tonight Show" and various game shows, has died. He was 76.

Charles Nelson Reilly was an accomplished director, winning a Tony Award for his direction of the play "The Belle of Amherst" starring Julie Harris. Reilly was known for his distinctive style, often sporting colorful bow ties and flamboyant clothing choices both on and off the stage.

May 28, 2007 · LOS ANGELES — Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the “Tonight Show” and various game shows, has died. He was 76.

May 28, 2007 · Charles Nelson Reilly, who acted and directed on Broadway but came to be best known for his campy television appearances on talk shows and “Match Game,” died on Friday in Los Angeles.

TV and Broadway musical star Charles Nelson Reilly — a Tony Award winner for his performance as Bud Frump in the original production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying — died...

May 28, 2007 · Theater actor and self-described game show fixture Charles Nelson Reilly has died. His partner said Reilly died of pneumonia. He was 76 years old.