Russell Nype
Biography
Russell Nype was an American actor and singer who taught ballroom dance and sang in nightclubs before he first appeared on Broadway in 1949 in Marc Blitzstein's opera Regina. Born in Zion, Illinois, he earned critical acclaim and won both a Tony and a Theatre World Award for his work opposite Ethel Merman in Call Me Madam. He acted with Merman again in Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl and won a second Tony for Goldilocks opposite Elaine Stritch. Later revivals he appeared in included Carousel, Brigadoon, and Morning's at Seven. The Stuff (1985), Can't Stop the Music (1980), and Love Story (1970) were among his films. His television credits included Fantasy Island, The Cosby Show, and Murder, She Wrote, plus productions of Kiss Me, Kate and One Touch of Venus. He died in 2018.
98years old at death
- Born Zion
- Died West Palm Beach
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Russell Harold Nype
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 15 years1970 to 1985
Every film, newest first
- 1985The StuffIMDb rating 5.9
- 1980Can't Stop the MusicIMDb rating 4.3
- 1970Love StoryIMDb rating 6.9
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A role that slipped away
Nype drew Hollywood's notice early and got a part in MGM's Young Man in a Hurry. After eight days of filming the studio let him go, and the film came out in 1952 as Young Man with Ideas, starring Glenn Ford.
First role
Nype taught ballroom dance and sang in nightclubs before his 1949 Broadway debut in Marc Blitzstein's opera Regina. The next year he won critical acclaim, a Tony and a Theatre World Award for playing opposite Ethel Merman in Call Me Madam.
Big break
Before Russell Nype opened in Call Me Madam, Celebrity Service, which keeps files on performers, did not list his name. The next day it got 60 calls from agents, writers and producers seeking his background material and phone number.
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Worked with
Russell Nype made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Arthur Hiller
All films by Larry Cohen
All films by Nancy Walker
Awards
Two awards and honors, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Awards | |||
| 1951 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Won | |
| Other honors | |||
| 1951 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
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