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Edward J. Nugent(1904-1995)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Edward J. Nugent
Edward J. Nugent was born on 7 February 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Rio Grande Romance (1936), The Bellamy Trial (1929) and She Loves Me Not (1934). He was married to Suzanne W.. He died on 3 January 1995 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 7, 1904
DiedJanuary 3, 1995(90)
BornFebruary 7, 1904
DiedJanuary 3, 1995(90)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

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Known for

Maxine Doyle and Edward J. Nugent in Rio Grande Romance (1936)
Rio Grande Romance
7.2
  • Bob Andrews(as Eddie Nugent)
  • 1936
Leatrice Joy and Edward J. Nugent in The Bellamy Trial (1929)
The Bellamy Trial
6.0
  • Newspaper Reporter
  • 1929
Bing Crosby, Judith Allen, Kitty Carlisle, and Miriam Hopkins in She Loves Me Not (1934)
She Loves Me Not
5.7
  • Buzz Jones(as Edward Nugent)
  • 1934
Behind Stone Walls (1932)
Behind Stone Walls
5.5
  • Bob Clay(as Eddie Nugent)
  • 1932

Credits

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Actor



  • A Case of Spring Fever (1940)
    A Case of Spring Fever
    3.1
    Short
    • Golfer (uncredited)
    • 1940
  • Joan Barclay, Charles King, and Edward J. Nugent in Island Captives (1937)
    Island Captives
    4.3
    • Tom Willoughby (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1937
  • Edward J. Nugent, Charles Quigley, and Dorothy Wilson in Speed to Spare (1937)
    Speed to Spare
    • Larry 'Skids' Brannigan (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1937
  • Joseph Calleia and Florence Rice in Man of the People (1937)
    Man of the People
    6.1
    • Edward Spetner (as Edward Nugent)
    • 1937
  • Kay Hughes and Edward J. Nugent in A Man Betrayed (1936)
    A Man Betrayed
    5.6
    • Frank Powell (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Bruce Bennett, Betty Compson, Jeanne Martel, and Edward J. Nugent in Two Minutes to Play (1936)
    Two Minutes to Play
    5.5
    • Jack Gaines (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Stuart Erwin, Jack Haley, Arline Judge, and Patsy Kelly in Pigskin Parade (1936)
    Pigskin Parade
    6.1
    • Sparks (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • James Gleason, Phillip Huston, and June Travis in The Big Game (1936)
    The Big Game
    5.4
    • Drunk (uncredited)
    • 1936
  • Lucille Lund and Edward J. Nugent in Prison Shadows (1936)
    Prison Shadows
    4.6
    • Gene Harris (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Owen Davis Jr. and Louise Latimer in Bunker Bean (1936)
    Bunker Bean
    5.9
    • Mr. Glab (as Edward Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Maxine Doyle and Edward J. Nugent in Rio Grande Romance (1936)
    Rio Grande Romance
    7.2
    • Bob Andrews (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Alice Brady, Cora Sue Collins, Russell Hardie, and Ann Rutherford in The Harvester (1936)
    The Harvester
    6.1
    • Bert Munroe (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Maude Eburne, Louise Fazenda, and Ann Rutherford in Doughnuts and Society (1936)
    Doughnuts and Society
    6.2
    • Jerry Flannagan (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Sonny Lamont, Ben Lyon, Joan Marsh, and Edward J. Nugent in Dancing Feet (1936)
    Dancing Feet
    6.7
    • Jimmy Cassidy (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1936
  • Charles Ray in Just My Luck (1935)
    Just My Luck
    5.0
    • Vic Dunne (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1935

Director



  • 1956 Sugar Bowl
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Talent Patrol
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1953–1955
  • Who Said That?
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1953–1955
  • Melody Tour
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Open Hearing
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Teresa Brewer in The George Jessel Show (1953)
    The George Jessel Show
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1953–1954
  • Mr. Arsenic
    TV Series
    • Director (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1952
  • Daydreaming with Laraine
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1951
  • Chico Marx and Paul Parks in The College Bowl (1950)
    The College Bowl
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Director (as Edward Nugent, directed by)
    • 1951
  • Stop the Music (1949)
    Stop the Music
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1951
  • The Arthur Murray Party (1950)
    The Arthur Murray Party
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Director (as Eddie Nugent)
    • 1950–1960
  • Auction-Aire
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1949–1950
  • Four-Star Talent Search
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1949

Writer



  • Life with Paper
    TV Special
    • writer
    • 1954

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Eddie Nugent
  • Height
    • 6′ 0½″ (1.84 m)
  • Born
    • February 7, 1904
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 3, 1995
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Suzanne W.1925 - ?
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    American actor and dancer who looked younger than his years and perpetually ended up playing wisecracking youths. He alternated supporting roles with occasional leads. After his career ended he operated a "knick-knack store" in Hollywood which was sometimes frequented by the stars.
  • Nickname
    • Eddie Nugent

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