Louis Nye
Acting Born May 1, 1913 Died Oct 9, 2005 Hartford, Connecticut, USA 75 credits
Biography
Louis Nye works in acting. Born May 1, 1913 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Died October 9, 2005. Archytele tracks 75 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Daytime Revolution
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Steven Banks Show
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Ted E. Bear: Cub Reporter
O.C. and Stiggs
The Real Ghostbusters
Alice in Wonderland
The Cosby ShowCannonball Run II
The Great Bear Scare
St. Elsewhere
Aloha ParadiseFull Moon HighThe Reluctant Dragon
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not PrettyAll Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Fantasy IslandHarper Valley P.T.A.Li'l Abner in the Dogpatch Today
The Love BoatThe Love BoatThe Love BoatCharge of the Model T's
Laverne & ShirleyWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Starsky & HutchStarsky & HutchMitzi & 100 Guys
Police WomanYes, Virginia, There Is a Santa ClausThe City That Forgot About Christmas
Needles and Pins
The Don Knotts Show
The Dick Cavett ShowRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
A Guide for the Married Man
The Pruitts of Southampton
Salute to Stan Laurel
The MunstersThe Hollywood PalaceGood Neighbor Sam
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBurke's LawBurke's LawThe LieutenantThe Judy Garland Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin ShowThe Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly HillbilliesZotz!
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowThe New Steve Allen ShowThe Last Time I Saw Archie
Guestward, Ho!Sex Kittens Go to CollegeThe Facts of Life
Full Filmography
75 titles- Daytime Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jeff's Dad
- The Steven Banks Show (1994) as Shower Guest
- Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990) as Self
- Ted E. Bear: Cub Reporter (1988) as (voice)
- O.C. and Stiggs (1987) as Garth Sloan
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Charles Foster Hearse III (voice)
- Alice in Wonderland (1985) as Carpenter
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Norman Kirby
- Cannonball Run II (1984) as Fisherman #3
- The Great Bear Scare (1983) as Dracula (voice)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Milton Axelrod
- Aloha Paradise (1981)
- Full Moon High (1981) as Reverend
- The Reluctant Dragon (1981) as St. George
- Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) as Laundry Customer
- All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980) as Self
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Mr. Milbanks
- Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978) as Kirby Baker
- Li'l Abner in the Dogpatch Today (1978) as General Bullmoose
- The Love Boat (1977) as Louis Nye
- The Love Boat (1977) as Barney Briscoe
- The Love Boat (1977) as Glenn Dobson
- Charge of the Model T's (1977) as Fred Smith
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Radio Interviewer
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Jerry
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- Police Woman (1974) as Myron Drew
- Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1974) as Lee Fong (voice)
- The City That Forgot About Christmas (1974) as (voice)
- Needles and Pins (1973) as Harry Karp
- The Don Knotts Show (1970) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) as Technical Adviser
- The Pruitts of Southampton (1966)
- Salute to Stan Laurel (1965) as Self
- The Munsters (1964)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Comedian
- Good Neighbor Sam (1964) as Reinhold Shiffner
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Mickey Marshall
- Burke's Law (1963) as Hooper
- Burke's Law (1963) as James Stock
- The Lieutenant (1963)
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963) as Harry Tobler
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Stanislas
- The Stripper (1963) as Ronnie Cavendish
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Sonny Drysdale
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Sonny Drysdale, Photograph (uncredited)
- Zotz! (1962) as Hugh Fundy (uncredited)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The New Steve Allen Show (1961) as Self
- The Last Time I Saw Archie (1961) as Pvt. Sam Beacham
- Guestward, Ho! (1960)
- Sex Kittens Go to College (1960) as Dr. Zorch
- The Facts of Life (1960) as Hamilton Busbee
- Naked City (1958) as The Drunk
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- One Touch of Venus (1955) as Dr. Rook
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Harvey Hollis Pickering
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Crying Cab Driver
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis Nye best known for?
Louis Nye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975), The Real Ghostbusters (1986), Alice in Wonderland (1985), The Cosby Show (1984).
When and where was Louis Nye born?
Louis Nye was born on May 1, 1913 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on October 9, 2005.
How many credits does Louis Nye have?
Louis Nye has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2024.
What is Louis Nye's background in cinema and television?
Louis Nye, born Louis Neistat, was an American comedic actor. He was an entertainer to the troops during World War II and is best known for his work on countless television, film and radio programs. Nye decided to go to New York City, where he worked in radio, playing various roles on soap operas. He recalled "I still...
Louis Nye by the numbers
75credits
29films
46TV series
1947–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 50
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jeff's Dad — aged about 87
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 51
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self — aged about 41
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Harvey Hollis Pickering — aged about 37
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Crying Cab Driver — aged about 37
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