About
Louis Nye, born Louis Neistat, was an American comedic actor. He was an entertainer to the troops during World War II and is best known for his work on countless television, film and radio programs. Nye decided to go to New York City, where he worked in radio, playing various roles on soap operas. He recalled "I still think of myself as an actor. In the radio days, I was busy playing rotten Nazis, rich uncles and emotional juveniles -- the whole span -- and the only time I tried to be funny was at parties." Nye served in the United States Army during World War II, and because he earned laughs by mimicking other soldiers, he was assigned to run the recreation hall. Following his discharge, he returned to New York and began working in live television. He also appeared in several plays on Broadway, and made many appearances on television variety shows such as The Jack Benny Program...
Known for
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
The Cosby ShowSeries • 1984
St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982
The Beverly HillbilliesSeries • 1962
Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978
Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975
Police WomanSeries • 1974
Burke's LawSeries • 1963
The MunstersSeries • 1964
The Real GhostbustersSeries • 1986
Naked CitySeries • 1958
Laverne & ShirleySeries • 1976
The Jack Benny ProgramSeries • 1950
Kraft Television TheatreSeries • 1947
Guestward, Ho!Series • 1960
The LieutenantSeries • 1963
Alice in WonderlandSeries • 1985
Cannonball Run IIMovie • 1984
Good Neighbor SamMovie • 1964
A Guide for the Married ManMovie • 1967
The Facts of LifeMovie • 1960
O.C. and StiggsMovie • 1987
The Wheeler DealersMovie • 1963