Robert Carroll Nye (October 4, 1901 – March 17, 1974) 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. 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 and later became a reporter and radio editor with the Times like his mother.
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, in Gone with the Wind (1939). 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, mentioned on his gravestone at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Nye died of a heart attack on March 17, 1974, in Encino, California.
Partial filmography
Three of a Kind (1925) - Don Gray
Classified (1925) - Mart Comet
The Earth Woman (1926) - Steve Tilden
The Impostor (1926) - Dick Gilbert
The Wolf Hunters (1926) - Roderick Drew
Her Honor, the Governor (1926) - Bob Fenway
Kosher Kitty Kelly (1926) - Barney Kelly
Women's Open Golf Championship (1927) - Dave Sullivan
The Brute (1927) - The El
The Black Diamond Express (1927) - Fred
The Heart of Maryland (1927) - Lloyd Calvert
The Rose of Kildare (1927) - Larry Nunan
Death Valley (1927) - Boy
The Silver Slave (1927) - Larry Martin
The Girl from Chicago (1927) - Bob Carlton
Little Mickey Grogan (1927) - Jeffrey Shore
A Race for Life (1928) - Robert Hammond
The Sporting Age (1928) - Phillip Kingston
Powder My Back (1928) - Jack Hale
Rinty of the Desert (1928) - Pat
Craig's Wife (1928) - John Fredericks
The Perfect Crime (1928) - Trevor
While the City Sleeps (1928) - Marty
Land of the Silver Fox (1928) - Carroll Blackton
Jazzland (1928) - Homer Pew
The Flying Fleet (1929) - Tex (uncredited) The Devil Bear (1929) - Bert Sifton The Squall (1929) - Paul The Girl in the Glass Cage (1929) - Terry Pomfret Light Fingers (1929) - Donald Madison Madame X (1929) - Darrell Confession (1929) The Bishop Murder Case (1930) - John E. Sprigg Sons of the Saddle (1930) - Harvey The Lottery Bride (1930) - Nels King of the Wild (1931) - Tom Armitage The Lawless Woman (1931) - Allan Perry Hell-Bent for Frisco (1931) - Lane Garwood The One Way Trail (1931) - Terry Allen Neck and Neck (1931) - Frank Douglas Temptation's Workshop (1932) The Wolf Dog (1933) - Radio Announcer Traveling Saleslady (1935) - Burroughs The Crime of Dr. Forbes (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited) Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited) Don't Turn 'Em Loose (1936) - Police Radio Broadcaster (uncredited) Mind Your Own Business (1936) - Radio Announcer (uncredited) We Who Are About to Die (1937) - Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) Sing and Be Happy (1937) - Announcer (uncredited) Hot Water (1937) - Radio Announcer (uncredited) Saturday's Heroes (1937) - First Football Broadcaster (uncredited) City Girl (1938) - Radio Commentator (uncredited) Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) - Radio Announcer Kentucky Moonshine (1938) - Radio Announcer Safety in Numbers (1938) - Larsen The Main Event (1938) - Fight Announcer (uncredited) Hold That Co-ed (1938) - Radio Newscaster (uncredited) Gone with the Wind (1939) - Frank Kennedy - A Guest The Trail Blazers (1940) - Jim Chapman Blossoms in the Dust (1941) - Mr. Loring, Dora's Husband (uncredited) Wilson (1944) - Reporter (uncredited)