Summary
Hugh Reilly (October 30, 1915 – July 17, 1998) was an American actor who performed on the Broadway stage, in films, and on television. He is best remembered for co-starring from 1958 to 1964 as the father, Paul Martin, in the CBS television series, Lassie.[1]
Hugh Reilly | |
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 Reilly in 1954. | |
| Born | Hugh Reilly October 30, 1915 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 1998 (aged 82) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation(s) | Theater, film, and TV actor |
| Children | 3 |
Early years and career edit
His Broadway credits included Fair Game (1957), Dear Charles (1954), Never Say Never (1951), Second Threshold (1950), and The Curious Savage (1950).[2]
Reilly worked many early television anthology series. His first screen appearance was in the 1949 episode "The Flying Gerardos" of Kraft Television Theatre. He subsequently was cast in Robert Montgomery Presents (1950-1955), The Ford Television Theatre (1951), Broadway Television Theatre (1953), Armstrong Circle Theatre (1953-1957), Appointment with Adventure (twice in 1955), The Alcoa Hour (1956), Crossroads (as host of the 1956 episode "Through the Window"), The United States Steel Hour (1958).[citation needed]
He portrayed David Naughton, the title character's husband, in the American television series Claudia (1952).[3] His film appearances include Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949), and Bright Victory (1951).
Final years edit
Reilly continued to work sporadically in television through the 1970s. He was cast against type on CBS's The Edge of Night soap opera where he played Dr. Simon Jessup, a fake spiritualist/attempted murderer from December 1971 to May 1973. He appeared in one episode each on ABC's The F.B.I. in 1967 and on NBC's Father Murphy in 1982.
Death edit
Hugh Reilly died on July 17, 1998, in Burbank, California, of emphysema.[4] He had three sons: Joshua, Ethan and David Reilly.[1]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Johnny Stool Pigeon | Charlie | |
| 1950 | The Sleeping City | Dr. Foster | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Bright Victory | Capt. Phelan | |
| 1963 | Lassie's Great Adventure | Paul Martin | |
| 1964 | Lassie: A Christmas Tail | ||
| 1967 | Chuka | Captain Carrol | |
| 1982 | Voyager from the Unknown | Captain Smith |
References edit
- ^ a b Willis, John; Monush, Barry (2000). Screen World 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 337. ISBN 9781557834102. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "("Hugh Reilly" search results)". Playbill Vault. Playbill. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 96. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
External links edit
- Hugh Reilly at IMDb
- Hugh Reilly at the Internet Broadway Database
- Hugh Reilly at Find a Grave
