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Carrie Nye (1936–2006)

Actress

Born to play Tennessee Williams, her harsh beauty, caustic humor and throaty tones were unmistakable and reminiscent of a bygone era that once idolized Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene Dietrich. Her old-fashioned stylings were perhaps too theatrical or indulgent to make a noticeable dent on film or TV (such... See full bio »

Born:

Carolyn Nye McGeoy
in Greenwood, Mississippi, USA

Died:

(age 69) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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1990 True Blue (TV series)
– Blue Monday (1990)
 
1987 Hello Again
Regina Holt
 
1986 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Lucinda Ferrare-Headley
– To Tell the Truth (1986) … Lucinda Ferrare-Headley
 
1985 Too Scared to Scream
Graziella
 
1984-2004 Guiding Light (TV series)
Susan Piper
– Episode dated 28 August 1984 (1984) … Susan Piper
 
1982 Creepshow
Sylvia Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
 
1981 Hart to Hart (TV series)
Laura Bancroft
– What Becomes a Murder Most? (1981) … Laura Bancroft
 
1980 The Scarlett O'Hara War (TV movie)
Tallulah Bankhead
 
1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Aldena Kittner
 
1978 The Users (TV movie)
Nancy Baker
 
1974 A Touch of the Poet (TV movie)
Deborah Harford
 
1974 Great Performances (TV series)
Tatiana
– Enemies (1974) … Tatiana
 
1973 Divorce His - Divorce Hers (TV movie)
Diana Proctor
 
1973 Screaming Skull (TV movie)
Helen
 
1969-1970 New York Television Theatre (TV series)
– A Slight Accident (1970)
– Augustus Does His Bit/The Dark Lady of the Sonnets (1969)
 
1968 The Admirable Crichton (TV movie)
Lady Catherine
 
1966 Ten Blocks on the Camino Real (TV movie)
Marguerite Gautier
 
1966 The Group
Norine
 
1961 Golden Showcase (TV series)
Felicia
– The Picture of Dorian Gray (1961) … Felicia
 
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1978 We Interrupt This Week (TV series)
Herself/panelist
 
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Other Works:

(1960). Stage Play: A Second String. Written by Lucienne Hill. Adapted from a novel by Colette. Scenic Design by Ben Edwards. Costume Design by Robert Mackintosh. Lighting Design by Ben Edwards. Directed by Raymond Gerome. Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 13 Apr 1960- 7 May 1960 (29 performances). Cast: Jean-Pierre Aumont... See more »

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In a 2003 interview with The Times-Picayune of New Orleans, Ms. Nye was asked to name the favorite role of her career. "None of them," she said. "I only became an actress so I wouldn't have to cook or make a bed." See more »

Trivia:

Known for her flamboyant eccentrics and inimitable gravelly tones, she played Tallulah Bankhead in the 1980 mini-movie The Scarlett O'Hara War. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra