Elliott Nugent

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Elliott Nugent
Elliot Nugent.jpg
Nugent in a 1947 publicity photo
Born September 20, 1896
Dover, Ohio, U.S.
Died August 9, 1980 (aged 83)
New York City, U.S.
Spouse(s) Norma Lee (1921–1980; his death) [1][2]
Parent(s) J. C. Nugent (father)

Elliott Nugent (September 20, 1896 – August 9, 1980)[3] was an American actor, playwright, writer, and film director.

Biography

Nugent was born in Dover, Ohio, the son of actor J.C. Nugent.[4] He attended Ohio State University.[5] He successfully made the transition from silent film to sound film. He directed The Cat and the Canary (1939), starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard.[6] He also directed the Hope films Never Say Die (1939) and My Favorite Brunette (1947).[7]

Nugent was a college classmate (and lifelong friend) of fellow Ohioan James Thurber.[8] Together, they wrote the Broadway play The Male Animal (1940)[4] in which Nugent starred with Gene Tierney. He also directed the 1942 film version of The Male Animal, starring Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland.[9]

Nugent was the brother-in-law of actor Alan Bunce of Ethel and Albert fame.[10]

He died in his sleep at his New York home.[11] His papers are archived at the New York Public Library.[12]

Partial Stage Works[12]

  • The Poor Nut (1925)
  • The Male Animal (1940)
  • Tomorrow the World (1943)
  • Voice of the Turtle (1945)

Partial filmography

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