Daily BirthdaysJ. Carrol Naish
J. Carrol Naish or Joseph Patrick Carrol Naish was an American actor born in New York City. He appeared on stage for several years before he began his film career. He was of Irish descent, but he never used his dialect skills to play Irishmen, but oftern portrayed many other ethnic groups: Mexican, Native American, Blacks, Orientals, etc. Besides his film roles, he appeared on the television screen often later is his career.
He was married to actress Gladys Hearney.
Naish died in La Jolla, California.
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J. Carrol Naish Facts
| Birth Name | Joseph Patrick Carrol Naish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | January 21, 1897 |
| Sign | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | New York, New York, USA |
| Date of death | January 24, 1973 (age 76) |
| Height | 5' 9½" (1m77) |
| Awards | 1946 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (for A Medal for Benny) |