He was a child performer and a Broadway veteran by the age of 12. There was an error deleting this problem. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He was a child performer and a Broadway veteran by the age of 12. Who was Nelson Bentley Hees? In the 1950's and 60's he appeared as host, panelist and actor in television productions on ''Fireside Theater'' and ''U.S. The Los Angeles Times March 21, 1995 Tue Page A26 RAYMOND, NELSON Bentley passed away on March 19, 1995 in Palisades. At the outbreak of war, Mr. Raymond joined the Army Air Forces as a pilot in the B-17 bomber group that inaugurated precision bombing. His wife is Nelson Ada Bentley Hees-Raymond (8 September1974 - 1995)( her death), Jeanette MacDonald (16 June1937 - 14 January1965)( her death). is 5'8"(1.74m) . His Broadway debut, at age 17, was in The Cradle Snatchers which ran two years. Gene Raymond's net worth According to our records, Nel Bentley Hees is possibly single. 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Following her death, Raymond made regular appearances at conventions of the Jeanette MacDonald Fan Club. All information on this site is provided "as is", with no guarantee of . [23] Raymond was physically unable to father children and MacDonald alluded to this fact in her unfinished autobiography, writing that she returned from her Hawaii honeymoon with Raymond with the knowledge and accurate admittance that "The MacRaymonds had no children. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [5], For his contributions to the motion picture and television industries, Gene Raymond has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 7001 Hollywood Boulevard (motion pictures) and 1708 Vine Street (television). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [9], Raymond married Jeanette MacDonald in 1937. And I'm perfectly happy. Nel Bentley Hees was previously married to Gene Raymond (1974 - 1995). Please enter your email and password to sign in. Nel Bentley Hees was born on month day 1914, at birth place, Kentucky. He served with the 97th Bomb Group before taking over as assistant operations officer in the VIII Bomber Command. Try again later. Get Started. Read Next: A24 Acquires Darren Aronofskys First Film Pi, Sets Imax Re-Release on Pi Day(EXCLUSIVE), Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Jeremy Clarksons Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to End With Next Season, No Future Commitments for More Work, Says ITV, Pornhub Documentary Money Shot Chronicles ItsSex Trafficking and Censorship Scandals, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. which he sang to Sothern in Smartest Girl In Town (1936). You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gene Raymond (4068)? Please reset your password. In 1941, he and Jeanette were cast opposite one another in Smilin' Through (1941), their only picture together. [9] George Sidney once called Raymond "the most gorgeous thing the world had ever seen". In 1974, he married Nel Bentley Hees, who died in 1995. Bentley studied under W. H. Auden. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There is a problem with your email/password. In his later years, Raymond was best known as the husband of Jeanette MacDonald. Soon after, he met and fell in love with one of MGM's stars, actress/singer Jeanette MacDonald. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Nelson Hees-Raymond (188325736)? Nel married Harris Rathburn Hees. He returned briefly for another production in the 1957 flop, A Shadow of My Enemy. Build your family tree online ; Share photos and videos . In 1949, he and MacDonald decided to slow down their careers: she left the movies, and he became very selective on the ones he did. He wrote a number of songs, including the popular "Will You?" "[24] Nevertheless MacDonald had additional later documented pregnancies while married to Raymond, all of which ended in miscarriage. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 1934 His career continued to grow with a starring role in Sadie McKee (1934) (opposite Joan Crawford). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [10] Enraged, studio chief Mayer ordered MacDonald and Raymond to resume the appearance of a happily married couple, and, to demonstrate his power over their careers, he had Raymond blacklisted following his 1938 arrest. See the article in its original context from. Nelson Bentley (19181990) was an American poet and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He was married to the singing star from 1937 until her death in 1965. 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H'wood leading man, husband to Jeanette MacDonald. In 1941, he and Jeanette were cast opposite one another in Smilin' Through (1941), their only picture together. [9] He was one of the first actors of the time to go freelance, although he admitted that it was mostly to spite the studios. Ex-wife of Harris Rathbun Hees Blake was best-known for her role as "Grandmama" on television's The Addams Family (1964). In the 1970s he appeared on ABC Television Network's Paris 7000 and had guest roles in The Outer Limits, Robert Montgomery Presents, Playhouse 90, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ironside, The Defenders, Mannix, The Name of the Game, Lux Video Theatre, Kraft Television Theatre and U.S. Steel Hour. mabinigion: " "The Bus" by Kadir Nelson ".This page features artwork by Kadir Nelson.Kadir Nelson Kadir Nelson began drawing at the age of three, and painting at age ten. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His big break came in Personal Maid (1931). https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/06/arts/gene-raymond-stage-and-screen-actor-89.html. He was soon cast in classics such as Red Dust (1932) (opposite Jean Harlow and Clark Gable) and in Ex-Lady (1933) (as the husband of Bette Davis 's character). Another early appearance was in the multi-director If I Had a Million with W. C. Fields and Charles Laughton. Gene Raymond was born on August 13, 1908, in New York City as Raymond Guion. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gene Raymond I found on Findagrave.com. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Verify and try again. He also played the romantic lead opposite Dolores Del Rio in Flying Down to Rio, the first film to feature Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Learn more about managing a memorial . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The book also claims that Louis B. Mayer engineered the 1937 marriage of MacDonald to Raymondeven though Mayer knew Raymond was bisexualto prevent MacDonald from marrying Nelson Eddy. Try again. He wrote a number of songs, including the popular "Will You?" Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Share photos and videos ; Smart Matching technology ; Free! Raymond was born Raymond Guion on August 13, 1908 in New York City. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Nelson Bentley: Birthdate: 1918: Birthplace: Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, United States: Death . Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Who is Nel Bentley Hees dating? This browser does not support getting your location. This is a carousel with slides. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Login . "[1] He founded the Castalia Reading Series, which started at the University of Washington in the mid-seventies and continues today. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Nelson Ada Nel or Nellie Bentley Hees-Raymond I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Try again later. Verify and try again. By the time he turned 21 he had held featured roles in five Broadway shows, including ''Cradle Snatchers'' and ''War Song.''. MacDonald's 1963 desk diary was sold at auction in 2015. Birth 21 Aug 1914 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; Death: 19 Mar 1995 (aged 80) Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California, USA: Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He worked at several studios until he began a contract with RKO in 1935. Harris Rathbun Hees . His first film was Personal Maid with Nancy Carroll in 1931, under his new name, Gene Raymond. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. MacDonald' often enough to make me admire tremendously his good sportsmanship in taking it on the chin. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Freedom Mausoleum, Faith of Our Fathers Terrace (upper floor), Faith of Our Fathers Corridor, Sanctuary of Heritage (right/south side wall), Companion Mausoleum Crypt #20364 (3 columns in, 4 rows up), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4068/gene-raymond. Nelson Bentley (1918-1990) was an American poet and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. 14 Jan 1965 (aged 61) Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map Plot Freedom Mausoleum, Faith of Our Fathers Terrace (upper floor), Faith of Our Fathers Corridor, Sanctuary of Heritage (right/south side wall), Companion Mausoleum Crypt #20364 (3 columns in, 4 rows up) [1], In the 1950s he mostly worked in television, appearing in Playhouse of Stars,[2] Fireside Theatre, Hollywood Summer Theater and TV Reader's Digest. A system error has occurred. His big break came in Personal Maid (1931). GREAT NEWS! 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