George Nader
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Biography
George Nader was an accomplished actor who appeared in a variety of films throughout his Hollywood career. In 1958, he starred in the TV series "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen." He moved to Europe in the 1970s. Nader began his acting career with roles in such films as the musical comedy "Down Among the Sheltering Palms" (1953) with William Lundigan, "Carnival Story" (1954) and the western "Four Guns to the Border" (1954) with Rory Calhoun. He also appeared in "Lady Godiva" (1955) and "Six Bridges to Cross" (1955) with Tony Curtis. Nader won a New Star Of The Year - Actor Golden Globe Award in 1954. He kept working in film throughout the fifties and the sixties, starring in "Away All Boats" (1956), the Burgess Meredith comedic adaptation "Joe Butterfly" (1957) and the Hedy Lamarr drama "The Female Animal" (1958). He also appeared in "Nowhere to Go" (1959). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Shannon" (1961-62). Nader was most recently credited in "Phenomenon" (NBC, 2007-08). In the seventies through the early 2000s, Nader lent his talents to projects like "Beyond Atlantis" with Patrick Wayne (1973), "Nakia" (ABC, 1973-74) and "Army Wives" (Lifetime, 2006-2013). His credits also expanded to "Baldwin Hills" (2006-09). Nader passed away in February 2002 at the age of 81.
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1952
Film debut, "Monsoon"
1958
Starred in the TV series "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen"
1961
Played the title role in the series "Shannon"