George Nader
Actor known for role in 'The Reluctant Astronaut'
Born
October 19th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor achieved prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. Nader featured in several films and television series, becoming particularly recognizable for performances in 'The Reluctant Astronaut' and 'The Hangman'. Additionally, appeared in shows such as 'The Detectives' and 'The Twilight Zone'. His career also included work in modeling and writing.
Appeared in the film 'The Reluctant Astronaut'
Starred in the TV series 'The Detectives'
Featured in an episode of 'The Twilight Zone'
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