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J. Carrol Naish

Born
Jan 20, 1896 · Aged 77
Died
Jan 24, 1973
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
196
TV credits
24
Also known as (7)
  • Joseph Patrick Carrol Naish
  • Joseph Carrol Naish
  • J. Carroll Naish
  • Carroll Naish
  • Carrol Naish
  • Carol Naish
  • J. Carrol Nash

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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…