Hugh Reilly

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Hugh Reilly
Theater, film, and TV actor
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Hugh Reilly (October 30, 1915 – July 17, 1998) was an American actor who performed on the

television series, Lassie.[1]

Early years and career

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

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

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

Hugh Reilly died on July 17, 1998, in Burbank, California, of emphysema.[4] He had three sons: Joshua, Ethan and David Reilly.[1]

Filmography

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

  1. ^
    ISBN 9781557834102
    . Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  2. ^ "("Hugh Reilly" search results)". Playbill Vault. Playbill. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  3. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7
    .
  4. ISBN 9780786409839
    . Retrieved March 15, 2017.

External links
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