Marilyn Nash
Nash in Unknown World (1951)
Born(1926-10-26)October 26, 1926
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2011(2011-10-06) (aged 84)
Oroville, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Arizona
Occupations
  • Actress
  • casting director
Years active1947–1977
Spouses
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(m. 1946⁠–⁠1952)​
    Donald Franks
    ​
    (divorced)​
      Mack Hill
      ​
      (died)​
      Children4

      Marilyn Nash (October 26, 1926 – October 6, 2011) was an American actress and casting director. She was best known for starring in the 1947 Charlie Chaplin film Monsieur Verdoux.[1]

      Early life

      Nash was born in Flint, Michigan, and attended the University of Arizona with the intention of pursuing medicine as her chosen career.[1] However, her professional career path changed when she traveled to Los Angeles with her mother while attending Arizona.[1]

      Career

      By chance, Nash met Charlie Chaplin while playing tennis at the Beverly Hills Hotel.[1] Chaplin quickly signed Nash as an actress in his Charlie Chaplin Studios.[1] He then cast her in his black comedy Monsieur Verdoux, which was released in 1947.[1]

      L-R: Otto Waldis, Bruce Kellogg, Marilyn Nash and Victor Kilian

      Nash appeared in just one other film during her career, the 1951 science fiction adventure Unknown World,[1] in which she portrayed a doctor. She then switched to television and stage roles during the 1950s. Her television credits include Hopalong Cassidy in 1952 and Medic in 1955.[1]

      She moved to Oroville, located in northern California, with her second husband, Dr. Donald P. Franks. There Nash worked as a casting director, specializing specifically in films shot in the region surrounding Oroville.[1] Her casting credits included The Great Smokey Roadblock, The Klansman and The Outlaw Josey Wales.[1]

      Personal life

      Nash was married three times. Her first husband was screenwriter Philip Yordan, who introduced her to Hollywood's highest echelons.[1] Nash's marriage to Yordan ended in divorce in the early 1950s.[1] Her second marriage was to Dr. Donald P. Franks, with whom she moved to Oroville. Nash's third marriage to Mack Hill ended sadly with Hill's death.[1]

      Nash was interviewed in the 2007 documentary, Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, which focused on the life of her longtime friend, William Castle.[1] Her first husband, Philip Yordan, had introduced Nash to Castle during the 1950s.[1]

      Death

      Marilyn Nash died on October 6, 2011, at the age of 84.[1] She was survived by four sons and six grandchildren. Her memorial service was held at the St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in Chico, California.[1]

      Filmography

      Year Title Role Notes
      1947Monsieur VerdouxThe Girl
      1951Unknown WorldDr. Joan Lindsey

      References

      1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Actress Marilyn Nash dies, Starred with Chaplin in 'Monsieur Verdoux'". Variety. October 14, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
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