Carroll Nye
Nye in 1935
Born	Robert Carroll Nye (1901-10-04)October 4, 1901 Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died	March 17, 1974(1974-03-17) (aged 72) North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1925-1944
Spouse	Helen Lynch (divorced)

Robert Carroll Nye (October 4, 1901 – March 17, 1974)^[1] 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.^[1] His mother, Myra Nye, was the club editor of the Los Angeles Times; his father, W. P. Nye, was postmaster in Covina, California.^[2] Nye attended Covina, California, schools and the University of California at Los Angeles^[3] and later became a reporter and radio editor with the Times like his mother.^{[citation needed]}

Nye performed on stage at the Majestic Theater in Los Angeles from 1922 to 1925. He began working in films in June 1925.^[3] 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.^{[citation needed]} 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).^[4] 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.^[5] He married actress Helen Lynch in February 1928,^[6] and after her death he married Dorothy Nye,^[3] mentioned on his gravestone at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.^{[citation needed]} Nye died of a heart attack on March 17, 1974, in Encino, California.^[3]

Partial filmography