G. Raymond Nye (April 13, 1889 – July 23, 1965) was an American film actor whose career began in

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and lasted until the 1950s. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1912 and 1952.

Early life and education

Nye was born in

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. He attended the

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Career

Nye was noted for his striking appearance which consisted of dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. After many years of stage acting, he settled in

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, where he lived with his father, U.S. Grant Nye, in the

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section of the Silver Lake neighborhood of town, according to the

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reports. On October 3, 1929, at age 40, Nye walked into his apartment to find his father had committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He also found an apology letter written by his father explaining that he was sorry for taking his own life and he couldn't "bear this physical condition." At 67 years old the elder Nye was suffering from the effects of three paralytic strokes. Nye continued to appear in films until the 1950s.

Selected filmography

* ''The New Adventures of Terence O'Rourke'' (1915) - Prince Aziz * '' The Passing of Hell's Crown'' (1916, Short) - Chuck Wells * ''

The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring ''The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring'' is a 1916 American drama film serial directed by Francis Ford and Jacques Jaccard. It is now considered to be lost. Cast * Grace Cunard as Peg * Francis Ford as Dr. Lund, Junior * Mark Fenton as Dr. ...

'' (1916) - Big Bill Barnen * ''

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'' (1916, Serial) - Pancho Lopez * ''Is Any Girl Safe?'' (1916) * '' When a Man Sees Red'' (1917) - Captain Sutton * ''

The Curse of Eve ''The Curse of Eve'' is a lost film, lost 1917 silent film drama directed by Frank Beal and starring Enid Markey and Edward Coxen. It is also known under its alternate title ''Mother, I Need You''. Production The Garden of Eve sequence was shot o ...

'' (1917) - Attorney * ''

The Kingdom of Love ''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The ...

'' (1917) - Caribou Bill * ''The Girl with the Champagne Eyes'' (1918) - Warren McKenzie * '' True Blue'' (1918) - Hank Higgins * ''

Under the Yoke ''Under the Yoke'' (), subtitled ''A Novel About the Life of the Bulgarians on the Eve of Liberation'' () or ''A Romance of Bulgarian Liberty'' is a historical novel by Bulgarian author Ivan Vazov written from 1887 to 1888 and published in part ...

'' (1918) - Diablo Ramirez * ''

Play Straight or Fight ''Play Straight or Fight'' is a 1918 American short silent Western film directed by Paul Hurst. Cast * Hoot Gibson * Helen Gibson * Millard K. Wilson * G. Raymond Nye * Noble Johnson Reception Like many American films of the time, ''Play Str ...

'' (1918, Short) - Fred Osborne * '' The Midnight Flyer'' (1918, Short) - Duke - Danny's Pal * '' The Branded Man'' (1918, Short) - Val Heywood * '' Salomé'' (1918) - King Herod * ''

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" () is a folk tale in Arabic added to the ''One Thousand and One Nights'' in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard it from Syrian storyteller Hanna Diyab. As one of the most popul ...

'' (1918) - Abdullah * ''The Strange Woman'' (1918) - Walter Hemingway * '' For Freedom'' (1918) - Bill Harris * ''Mother, I Need You'' (1918) * ''

When Men Desire ''When Men Desire'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring Theda Bara. It is presumed to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine review, after the United States declares war on Germany in ...

'' (1919) - Major Von Rohn * ''The Jungle Trail'' (1919) - Ebano * '' The Lone Star Ranger'' (1919) - Bully Brome * ''

Wolves of the Night ''Wolves of the Night'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring William Farnum, Louise Lovely, and Lamar Johnstone. Cast * William Farnum as Bruce Andrews * Louise Lovely as Isabel Hollins * Lamar ...

'' (1919) - Slade * '' The Last of the Duanes'' (1919) - Poggin * ''The Broken Commandments'' (1919) - Berger * '' Wings of the Morning'' (1919) - Mir Jan * ''The Orphan'' (1920) - Bill Howland * ''

Sand! ''Sand!'' is a 1920 American silent Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Lambert Hillyer based upon the Russell A. Boggs short story "Dan Kurrie's Inning."

'' (1920) - Joseph Garber * ''The Joyous Trouble-Makers'' (1920) - Bill Rice * ''

Drag Harlan ''Drag Harlan'' is a 1920 American silent Western film produced and released by the Fox Film Corporation and directed by J. Gordon Edwards. The film is based on an original story for the screen and stars William Farnum along with Jackie Saun ...

'' (1920) - Luke Deveny * ''

The Scuttlers ''The Scuttlers'' is a lost 1920 American silent drama film produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation and directed by J. Gordon Edwards. William Farnum and Jackie Saunders star in this adventure. Plot Cast * William Farnum as J ...

'' (1920) - Erickson * ''While the Devil Laughs'' (1921) - 'Fence' McGee * ''

Oliver Twist, Jr. ''Oliver Twist, Jr.'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Millard Webb and starring Harold Goodwin, Lillian Hall, George Nichols, Harold Esboldt, Scott McKee, Clarence Wilson, and G. Raymond Nye. It is based on the 1838 novel ''Ol ...

'' (1921) - Bill Sykes * ''

The Queen of Sheba The Queen of Sheba, also known as Bilqis in Arabic and as Makeda in Geʽez, is a figure first mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. In the original story, she brings a caravan of valuable gifts for Solomon, the fourth King of Israel and Judah. This a ...

'' (1921) - Adonijah * '' Straight from the Shoulder'' (1921) - Big Ben Williams * ''To a Finish'' (1921) - Bill Terry * ''Pardon My Nerve!'' (1922) - Bill McFluke * ''

Bells of San Juan ''Bells of San Juan'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Scott Dunlap and starring Buck Jones. It was based on the Jackson Gregory novel ''The Bells of San Juan''. It was the first of five films where Claude Payton was cast alo ...

'' (1922) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

The Boss of Camp 4 ''The Boss of Camp 4'' is a 1922 American silent action film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and starring Buck Jones, Fritzi Brunette, G. Raymond Nye, Francis Ford, and Sid Jordan. It is based on the novel by Arthur Preston Hankins with the same na ...

'' (1922) - Dave Miller * ''

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'' (1923) - Johnnie Claw (story) * '' Salomy Jane'' (1923) - Red Pete * ''

The Ramblin' Kid ''The Ramblin' Kid'' is a 1923 American silent Western film directed by Edward Sedgwick and featuring Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante.

'' (1923) - Mike Sabota * '' Do It Now'' (1924) * '' The Fighting Coward'' (1924) - Maj. Patterson * '' Tiger Love'' (1924) - El Pezuño * ''

The Sawdust Trail ''The Sawdust Trail'' is a 1924 American silent Western film produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and starring Hoot Gibson. Edward Sedgwick directed. It is based on the short story "Courtin' Calamity" by William Dudley Pelley, which ...

'' (1924) - Gorilla Lawson * ''

The Saddle Hawk ''The Saddle Hawk'' is a lost 1925 American silent Western film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine Film periodicals combine discus ...

'' (1925) - Zach Marlin * ''

Let 'er Buck ''Let 'er Buck'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Hoot Gibson. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Bob Carson (Gibson), working on Col. Jeff McCall's (French) ranch, is admired by Ja ...

'' (1925) - James Ralston * ''Nine and Three-Fifths Seconds'' (1925) - Link Edwards * ''

Driftin' Thru ''Driftin' Thru'' is a 1926 American silent Western film starring Harry Carey. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Daniel Brown, a drifter, attempts to go to the aid of Stella, the wife of gambling den's owner Bull Dunn, finds hims ...

'' (1926) - Joe Walters * ''

The Devil's Skipper ''The Devil's Skipper'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Belle Bennett, Montagu Love and Gino Corrado. It was based on a short story by Jack London. Cast * Belle Bennett as The Devil Skipper * Monta ...

'' (1928) - Nick the Greek * '' Tenderloin'' (1928) - Cowles * ''The Devil Bear'' (1929) - Capt. Epsom * '' The Last of the Duanes'' (1930) - Watson (uncredited) * ''

The Painted Desert ''The Painted Desert'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film released by Pathé Exchange. Produced by E. B. Derr, it was directed by Howard Higgin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tom Buckingham. The picture stars low-budget Weste ...

'' (1931) - Bill (uncredited) * ''

The Hard Hombre ''The Hard Hombre'' is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Otto Brower and starring rodeo champion Hoot Gibson. Plot A simpleton rancher is mistaken for a notorious outlaw known as ''The Hard Hombre''. Cast *Hoot Gibson as Will ...

'' (1931) - Joe Barlow * ''The Deadline'' (1931) - Sheriff Grady * ''

A Man's Land ''A Man's Land'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film, written by Adele Buffington and directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Hoot Gibson, Marion Shilling, and Robert Ellis, and was released on June 11, 1932. Plot Tex Mason's ranch is facing ...

'' (1932) - Pudge - Cowhand * '' Heroes of the West'' (1932, Serial) - Railroad Worker h. 3(uncredited) * ''

The Reckless Rider ''The Reckless Rider'' is a 1932 American western film directed by Armand Schaefer and starring Lane Chandler, Phyllis Barrington and Neal Hart.Pits p.135 It was a loose remake of the 1928 FBO Pictures film '' When the Law Rides'' also written b ...

'' (1932) - 'Wheezer' Bill * '' The Boiling Point'' (1932) - Nick - Henchman * ''

The Big Stampede ''The Big Stampede'' is a 1932 pre-Code American Western film starring John Wayne (with his horse named "Duke") and Noah Beery. It is a remake of the 1927 film '' The Land Beyond the Law''. Plot Deputy Sheriff Steele is commissioned by Governor ...

'' (1932) - Steele's Guard (uncredited) * ''

King Kong King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. The character has since become an international pop culture icon,Erb, Cynthia, 1998, ''Tracking Kin ...

'' (1933) - Police Captain at Headquarters (uncredited) * ''

Somewhere in Sonora ''Somewhere in Sonora'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by Mack V. Wright and starring John Wayne. It is a remake of the 1927 silent film of the same name. The story was based on a 1925 novel named "Somewhere South" by Wil ...

'' (1933) - Crooked Gambler (uncredited) * ''

Murder in the Private Car ''Murder in the Private Car'' is a 1934 American pre-Code mystery romance film starring Mary Carlisle, Charles Ruggles and Una Merkel. Directed by Harry Beaumont, the production is based on the play ''The Rear Car'' by Edward E. Rose. David ...

'' (1934) - Detective (uncredited) * ''

Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' (, ) is a 19th-century French literature, French Epic (genre), epic historical fiction, historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published on 31 March 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. '' ...

'' (1935) - Jacques (uncredited) * ''

Grand Exit ''Grand Exit'' is a 1935 American detective mystery film with comedy elements, directed for Columbia Pictures by Erle C. Kenton, with screenplay by Bruce Manning and Lionel Houser, based on a story by Gene Towne and Graham Baker. The leads, in ...

'' (1935) - Al, the turnkey (uncredited) * '' Escape from Devil's Island'' (1935) - Sergeant Major (uncredited) * '' In Old Kentucky'' (1935) - Deputy Officer (uncredited) * ''

The Music Goes 'Round ''The Music Goes 'Round'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Harry Richman, Rochelle Hudson and Walter Connolly.Monaco p.559 It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Plot A famed B ...

'' (1936) - Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) * ''

The King Steps Out ''The King Steps Out'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Grace Moore, Franchot Tone and Walter Connolly. It is based on the early years of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as "Sisi" or "Sissi ...

'' (1936) - Secret Service Man (uncredited) * ''

The Man Who Lived Twice ''The Man Who Lived Twice'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Harry Lachman and starring Ralph Bellamy, Marian Marsh and Thurston Hall. It was remade as ''Man in the Dark ''Man in the Dark'' is a 1953 film noir drama 3-D film directed ...

'' (1936) - Stoney - Fingerprint Man (uncredited) * '' Git Along Little Dogies'' (1937) - Sheriff (uncredited) * ''

Eyes in the Night ''Eyes in the Night'' is a 1942 American crime mystery starring Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, and Donna Reed. Directed by Fred Zinnemann (with uncredited scenes directed by Edward Sedgwick), it is based on Baynard Kendrick's 1941 novel ''Th ...

'' (1942) - Hugo (uncredited) * ''

Eadie Was a Lady ''Eadie Was a Lady'' is a 1945 American musical comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss starring Ann Miller, Joe Besser and William Wright. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Plot Eadie Allen is a student at Glen Moor Colleg ...

'' (1945) - Policeman (uncredited) * '' Where Do We Go from Here?'' (1945) - (uncredited) * '' The Dolly Sisters'' (1945) - Tom (uncredited) * ''

Man in the Saddle ''Man in the Saddle'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Andre de Toth starring Randolph Scott. The screenplay is based on the 1938 novel of the same name by Ernest Haycox. ''Man in the Saddle was'' the third of the many lucrative co ...

'' (1951) - Townsman (uncredited) * '' Carrie'' (1952) - Waiter (uncredited)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nye, G. Raymond 1889 births 1965 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male silent film actors Male actors from Pennsylvania People from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania alumni