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{{Short description|American actress and casting director (1926–2011)}}
[[File:Marilyn Nash.png|thumb]]
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{{Infobox person
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| name = Marilyn Nash
| image = Marilyn Nash in Unknown World (1954) still.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Nash in ''[[Unknown World]]'' (1951)
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1926|10|26|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Flint, Michigan]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2011|10|06|1926|10|26|mf=y}}
| death_place = [[Oroville, California|Oroville]], [[California]], U.S.
| resting_place =
| alma_mater = [[University of Arizona]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|casting director}}
| years_active = 1947–1977
| spouse = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[Philip Yordan]]|1946|1952}}
* {{marriage|Donald Franks|||end=divorced}}
* {{marriage|Mack Hill|||end=died}}
}}
| children = 4
}}


'''Marilyn Nash''' (born October 26, 1926, Flint, Michigan – October 6, 2011, Oroville, California) was an American [[actress]] and [[casting director]]. She was best known for starring in the 1947 [[Charlie Chaplin]] film, ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]''.<ref name=variety>{{cite news|title=Actress Marilyn Nash dies, Starred with Chaplin in 'Monsieur Verdoux'|url=http://variety.com/2011/film/news/actress-marilyn-nash-dies-1118044450/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=2011-10-14|accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>
'''Marilyn Nash''' (October 26, 1926 – October 6, 2011) was an American [[actress]] and [[casting director]]. She was best known for starring in the 1947 [[Charlie Chaplin]] film ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]''.<ref name=variety>{{cite news|title=Actress Marilyn Nash dies, Starred with Chaplin in 'Monsieur Verdoux'|url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/actress-marilyn-nash-dies-1118044450/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=2011-10-14|accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>


==Early life==
Nash was born in [[Flint, Michigan]], and attended the [[University of Arizona]] with the intention of pursuing medicine as her chosen career.<ref name=variety/> However, her professional career path changed when she traveled to [[Los Angeles]] with her mother while attending Arizona.<ref name=variety/>
Nash was born in [[Flint, Michigan]], and attended the [[University of Arizona]] with the intention of pursuing medicine as her chosen career.<ref name=variety/> However, her professional career path changed when she traveled to [[Los Angeles]] with her mother while attending Arizona.<ref name=variety/>


==Career==
By chance, Nash met [[Charlie Chaplin]] while playing [[tennis]] at the [[Beverly Hills Hotel]].<ref name=variety/> Chaplin quickly signed Nash as an actress in his [[Charlie Chaplin Studios]].<ref name=variety/> He then cast her in his [[black comedy]], ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]'', which was released in 1947.<ref name=variety/>
By chance, Nash met [[Charlie Chaplin]] while playing [[tennis]] at the [[Beverly Hills Hotel]].<ref name=variety/> Chaplin quickly signed Nash as an actress in his [[Charlie Chaplin Studios]].<ref name=variety/> He then cast her in his [[black comedy]] ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]'', which was released in 1947.<ref name=variety/>


[[File:Unknown World (1951) 1.jpg|thumb|250px|L-R: [[Otto Waldis]], [[Bruce Kellogg]], Marilyn Nash and [[Victor Kilian]] ]]
Nash appeared in just one other film during her career, the 1951 [[science fiction]] adventure picture, ''[[Unknown World]]''.<ref name=variety/> She portrayed a doctor in the film. She then switched to television and stage roles during the 1950s. Her television credits including ''[[Hopalong Cassidy]]'' in 1952 and ''[[Medic (TV series)|Medic]]'' in 1955.<ref name=variety/>
Nash appeared in just one other film during her career, the 1951 [[science fiction]] adventure ''[[Unknown World]]'',<ref name=variety/> in which she portrayed a doctor. She then switched to television and stage roles during the 1950s. Her television credits include ''[[Hopalong Cassidy]]'' in 1952 and ''[[Medic (TV series)|Medic]]'' in 1955.<ref name=variety/>


She moved to [[Oroville, California|Oroville]], located in [[northern California]], with her second husband, Dr. Donald P. Franks. There Nash worked as a [[casting director]], specializing specifically in films shot in the region surrounding Oroville.<ref name=variety/> Her casting credits included ''[[The Great Smokey Roadblock]]'', ''[[The Klansman]]'' and ''[[The Outlaw Josey Wales]]''.<ref name=variety/>
She moved to [[Oroville, California|Oroville]], located in [[northern California]], with her second husband, Dr. Donald P. Franks. There Nash worked as a [[casting director]], specializing specifically in films shot in the region surrounding Oroville.<ref name=variety/> Her casting credits included ''[[The Great Smokey Roadblock]]'', ''[[The Klansman]]'' and ''[[The Outlaw Josey Wales]]''.<ref name=variety/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nash was married three times. Her first husband was [[screenwriter]], [[Philip Yordan]], who introduced her to Hollywood's highest echelons.<ref name=variety/> Nash's marriage to Yordan ended in divorce in the early 1950s.<ref name=variety/> Her second marriage was to Dr. Donald P. Franks, with whom she moved to Oroville. Nash's third marriage to Mack Hill ended with Hill's death.<ref name=variety/>
Nash was married three times. Her first husband was [[screenwriter]] [[Philip Yordan]], who introduced her to Hollywood's highest echelons.<ref name=variety/> Nash's marriage to Yordan ended in divorce in the early 1950s.<ref name=variety/> Her second marriage was to Dr. Donald P. Franks, with whom she moved to Oroville. Nash's third marriage to Mack Hill ended sadly with Hill's death.<ref name=variety/>


Nash was interviewed in the 2007 documentary, ''Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story'', directed by [[Jeffrey Schwarz]], which focused on the life of her longtime friend, [[William Castle]].<ref name=variety/> Her first husband, Philip Yordan, had introduced Nash to Castle during the 1950s.<ref name=variety/>
Nash was interviewed in the 2007 documentary, ''Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story'', directed by [[Jeffrey Schwarz]], which focused on the life of her longtime friend, [[William Castle]].<ref name=variety/> Her first husband, Philip Yordan, had introduced Nash to Castle during the 1950s.<ref name=variety/>
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==Death==
==Death==
Marilyn Nash died on October 6, 2011, at the age of 84.<ref name=variety/> She was survived by four sons and six grandchildren. Her memorial service was held at the St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in [[Chico, California]].<ref name=variety/>
Marilyn Nash died on October 6, 2011, at the age of 84.<ref name=variety/> She was survived by four sons and six grandchildren. Her memorial service was held at the St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in [[Chico, California]].<ref name=variety/>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1947|| ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]'' || The Girl ||
|-
|1951|| ''[[Unknown World]]'' || Dr. Joan Lindsey ||
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.criterion.com/films/27574-monsieur-verdoux?q=autocomplete Interview with Nash from 1997] ("Disc Features" on Criterion Collection of ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]''); accessed November 17, 2017.
*[http://www.criterion.com/films/27574-monsieur-verdoux?q=autocomplete Interview with Nash from 1997] ("Disc Features" on Criterion Collection of ''[[Monsieur Verdoux]]''); accessed November 17, 2017.
*{{IMDb name|id=0621768}}

==Sources==
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*{{IMDb name|id=0621768|name=Marilyn Nash}}
*[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicoer/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=154249283#fbLoggedOut Family obituary] originally published in the [[Chico Enterprise-Record]]
*[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicoer/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=154249283#fbLoggedOut Family obituary] originally published in the [[Chico Enterprise-Record]]
*[http://www.bmonster.com/more38.html 2005 interview] in [http://www.bmonster.com/default.php The Astounding B monster] website
*[http://www.bmonster.com/more38.html 2005 interview] in [http://www.bmonster.com/default.php The Astounding B monster] website
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[[Category:Actresses from California]]
[[Category:Actresses from California]]
[[Category:Actresses from Michigan]]
[[Category:Actresses from Michigan]]
[[Category:People from Oroville, California]]
[[Category:People from Oroville, California]]
[[Category:Actors from Flint, Michigan]]
[[Category:Actors from Flint, Michigan]]
[[Category:Disease-related deaths in California]]
[[Category:21st-century American women]]

Latest revision as of 02:48, 7 April 2024

Marilyn Nash
Nash in Unknown World (1951)
Born(1926-10-26)October 26, 1926
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2011(2011-10-06) (aged 84)
Oroville, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Arizona
Occupations
  • Actress
  • casting director
Years active1947–1977
Spouses
​
(m. 1946⁠–⁠1952)​
Donald Franks
​
(divorced)​
Mack Hill
​
(died)​
Children4

Marilyn Nash (October 26, 1926 – October 6, 2011) was an American actress and casting director. She was best known for starring in the 1947 Charlie Chaplin film Monsieur Verdoux.[1]

Early life

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Nash was born in Flint, Michigan, and attended the University of Arizona with the intention of pursuing medicine as her chosen career.[1] However, her professional career path changed when she traveled to Los Angeles with her mother while attending Arizona.[1]

Career

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By chance, Nash met Charlie Chaplin while playing tennis at the Beverly Hills Hotel.[1] Chaplin quickly signed Nash as an actress in his Charlie Chaplin Studios.[1] He then cast her in his black comedy Monsieur Verdoux, which was released in 1947.[1]

L-R: Otto Waldis, Bruce Kellogg, Marilyn Nash and Victor Kilian

Nash appeared in just one other film during her career, the 1951 science fiction adventure Unknown World,[1] in which she portrayed a doctor. She then switched to television and stage roles during the 1950s. Her television credits include Hopalong Cassidy in 1952 and Medic in 1955.[1]

She moved to Oroville, located in northern California, with her second husband, Dr. Donald P. Franks. There Nash worked as a casting director, specializing specifically in films shot in the region surrounding Oroville.[1] Her casting credits included The Great Smokey Roadblock, The Klansman and The Outlaw Josey Wales.[1]

Personal life

[edit]

Nash was married three times. Her first husband was screenwriter Philip Yordan, who introduced her to Hollywood's highest echelons.[1] Nash's marriage to Yordan ended in divorce in the early 1950s.[1] Her second marriage was to Dr. Donald P. Franks, with whom she moved to Oroville. Nash's third marriage to Mack Hill ended sadly with Hill's death.[1]

Nash was interviewed in the 2007 documentary, Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, which focused on the life of her longtime friend, William Castle.[1] Her first husband, Philip Yordan, had introduced Nash to Castle during the 1950s.[1]

Death

[edit]

Marilyn Nash died on October 6, 2011, at the age of 84.[1] She was survived by four sons and six grandchildren. Her memorial service was held at the St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in Chico, California.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1947 Monsieur Verdoux The Girl
1951 Unknown World Dr. Joan Lindsey

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Actress Marilyn Nash dies, Starred with Chaplin in 'Monsieur Verdoux'". Variety. October 14, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
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