Carroll Nye
Robert Carroll Nye was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1925 and 1944. His most memorable role was Frank Kennedy, Scarlett's second husband, in Gone with the Wind.
Biography
Nye was born in Akron, Ohio on October 4, 1901. His mother, Myra Nye, was the club editor of the Los Angeles Times; his father, W. P. Nye, was postmaster in Covina, California. Nye attended Covina, California, schools and the University of California at Los Angeles.
Nye performed on stage at the Majestic Theater in Los Angeles from 1922 to 1925. He began working in films in June 1925. At the beginning of his career he had a score of leading man roles in Hollywood opposite such silent screen stars as Anita Page and Corinne Griffith. In his late career, he played usually small roles. His most memorable appearance was as Frank Kennedy, Scarlett's second husband and former love interest of her sister Suellen, in Gone with the Wind. His film career ended in 1944 with an uncredited role in Wilson. Nye also worked with Groucho Marx at CBS.
After his film career, Nye served as a Hollywood journalist and publicity man. He married actress Helen Lynch in February 1928. and after her death he married Dorothy Nye, Nye died of a heart attack in Encino, California on March 17, 1974, at the age of 72.
Partial filmography
Three of a Kind - Don GrayClassified - Mart CometThe Earth Woman - Steve TildenThe Impostor - Dick GilbertThe Wolf Hunters - Roderick DrewHer Honor, the Governor - Bob FenwayKosher Kitty Kelly - Barney KellyWomen's Open Golf Championship - Dave SullivanThe Brute - The ElThe Black Diamond Express - FredThe Heart of Maryland - Lloyd CalvertThe Rose of Kildare - Larry NunanDeath Valley - BoyThe Silver Slave - Larry MartinThe Girl from Chicago - Bob CarltonLittle Mickey Grogan - Jeffrey ShoreA Race for Life - Robert HammondThe Sporting Age - Phillip KingstonPowder My Back - Jack HaleRinty of the Desert - PatCraig's Wife - John FredericksThe Perfect Crime - TrevorWhile the City Sleeps - MartyLand of the Silver Fox - Carroll BlacktonJazzland - Homer PewThe Flying Fleet - Tex The Devil Bear - Bert SiftonThe Squall - PaulThe Girl in the Glass Cage - Terry PomfretLight Fingers - Donald MadisonMadame X - DarrellConfession The Bishop Murder Case - John E. SpriggSons of the Saddle - HarveyThe Lottery Bride - NelsKing of the Wild - Tom ArmitageThe Lawless Woman - Allan PerryHell-Bent for Frisco - Lane GarwoodThe One Way Trail - Terry AllenNeck and Neck - Frank DouglasTemptation's Workshop The Wolf Dog - Radio AnnouncerTraveling Saleslady - BurroughsThe Crime of Dr. Forbes - Radio Announcer Sing, Baby, Sing - Radio Announcer Don't Turn 'Em Loose - Police Radio Broadcaster Mind Your Own Business - Radio Announcer We Who Are About to Die - Police Radio Dispatcher Sing and Be Happy - Announcer Hot Water - Radio Announcer Saturday's Heroes - First Football Broadcaster City Girl - Radio Commentator Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm - Radio AnnouncerKentucky Moonshine - Radio AnnouncerSafety in Numbers - LarsenThe Main Event - Fight Announcer Hold That Co-ed - Radio Newscaster Gone with the Wind - Frank Kennedy - A GuestThe Trail Blazers - Jim ChapmanBlossoms in the Dust - Mr. Loring, Dora's Husband Wilson - Reporter