John Charles Nugent (April 6, 1868 – April 21, 1947), was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. A veteran stage performer, he appeared in 20 films between 1929 and 1943.
Early life
Nugent was born in Niles, Ohio, and attended Reeves University.
Career
By 1900, Nugent was active in
vaudeville
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.
Nugent's Broadway debut came in the comedy ''Kempy'' (1922), which he wrote. ''Kempy'' was considered a success.
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enthusiastically reviewed ''Kempy'' in her theater column in ''
Ainslee's Magazine'', saying, "People strayed into the Belmont Theatre on the opening night with an air of, 'I may stick it out for an act or so, but I'm glad of the chance to get to bed early.' And then ''Kempy'' turned out to be one of the nicest little comedies they ever saw in their lives."
From 1922 until 1947, Nugent directed and wrote plays, occasionally acting in some of them.
Personal life
He was the father of actor, writer and producer
Elliott Nugent
Elliott Nugent (September 20, 1896 – August 9, 1980) was an American actor, playwright, writer, and film director.
Biography
Nugent was born in Dover, Ohio, the son of actor J.C. Nugent. He successfully made the transition from silent fil ...
,
with whom he sometimes wrote or acted, and actress Ruth Elizabeth Nugent. Nugent was also the father-in-law of actor
Alan Bunce
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Bunce was best remembered for playing the role of Albert Arbuckle alongside Peg Lynch on the sitcom ''Ethel and Albert'' from 1944-50 on radio and ...
of ''
Ethel and Albert
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'' fame.
Nugent died in New York City.
Filmography
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1868 births
1947 deaths
Male actors from Ohio
People from Niles, Ohio
American male screenwriters
American male film actors
American male silent film actors
20th-century American male actors
Screenwriters from Ohio
20th-century American male writers
20th-century American screenwriters
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