John Charles Nugent (April 6, 1868 – April 21, 1947), was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. A veteran stage performer, he appeared in 20 films between 1929 and 1943.

Early life

Nugent was born in Niles, Ohio, and attended Reeves University.

Career

By 1900, Nugent was active in

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. Nugent's Broadway debut came in the comedy ''Kempy'' (1922), which he wrote. ''Kempy'' was considered a success.

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enthusiastically reviewed ''Kempy'' in her theater column in '' Ainslee's Magazine'', saying, "People strayed into the Belmont Theatre on the opening night with an air of, 'I may stick it out for an act or so, but I'm glad of the chance to get to bed early.' And then ''Kempy'' turned out to be one of the nicest little comedies they ever saw in their lives." From 1922 until 1947, Nugent directed and wrote plays, occasionally acting in some of them.

Personal life

He was the father of actor, writer and producer

Elliott Nugent Elliott Nugent (September 20, 1896 – August 9, 1980) was an American actor, playwright, writer, and film director. Life and career Nugent was born in Dover, Ohio, the son of actor J.C. Nugent. He attended Ohio State University. He successf ...

, with whom he sometimes wrote or acted, and actress Ruth Elizabeth Nugent. Nugent was also the father-in-law of actor Alan Bunce of '' Ethel and Albert'' fame. Nugent died in New York City.

Filmography

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* * 1868 births 1947 deaths Male actors from Ohio People from Niles, Ohio American male screenwriters American male film actors American male silent film actors 20th-century American male actors Screenwriters from Ohio 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters {{US-film-actor-1860s-stub