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Conrad Nagel was an American stage and film actor, as well as radio and television performer and host. He was a matinee idol and star of the Silent cinema era and beyond. He was a founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and served as its President from 1932 to 1933. He was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild.
Conrad Nagel was an American actor and a foundational figure in early Hollywood, transitioning from a popular silent film matinee idol to a respected character actor and radio host, while also co-founding both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Screen Actors Guild.
He is recognized for his performances in films such as 'The Divorcee' (1930) and 'All That Heaven Allows' (1955), as well as his vital role in establishing major Hollywood institutions.
His career spanned silent film, talkies, stage, radio, and television, typically characterized by his roles as a refined romantic lead or a dependable supporting actor in major studio productions.