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Nestor Paiva(1905-1966)

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Nestor Paiva in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
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Tarantula (1955)
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Nestor Paiva was born on 30 June 1905 in Fresno, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), They Saved Hitler's Brain (1968) and Revenge of the Creature (1955). He was married to Maxine Kuntzman. He died on 9 September 1966 in Hollywood, California, USA.
BornJune 30, 1905
DiedSeptember 9, 1966(61)
BornJune 30, 1905
DiedSeptember 9, 1966(61)
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Known for

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Creature from the Black Lagoon
6.9
  • Captain Lucas
  • 1954
Bill Freed in They Saved Hitler's Brain (1968)
They Saved Hitler's Brain
2.5
TV Movie
  • Police Chief Alaniz
  • 1968
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
Revenge of the Creature
5.6
  • Captain Lucas
  • 1955
Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour in Road to Rio (1947)
Road to Rio
6.8
  • Cardoso
  • 1947

Credits

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Actor

  • Bill Freed in They Saved Hitler's Brain (1968)
    They Saved Hitler's Brain
    2.5
    TV Movie
    • Police Chief Alaniz
    • 1968
  • The Spirit Is Willing (1967)
    The Spirit Is Willing
    5.6
    • Felicity's Father
    • 1967
  • Dawn of Victory
    8.6
    Short
    • Pharisee
    • 1966
  • Mary Badham, Pat Cardi, Nigel Green, and Linda Lawson in Let's Kill Uncle (1966)
    Let's Kill Uncle
    5.7
    • Steward
    • 1966
  • Family Affair (1966)
    Family Affair
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Fuad
    • 1966
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Kelly
    • Fisherman
    • 1965–1966
  • John Lupton and Narda Onyx in Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)
    Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter
    3.4
    • Saloon Owner
    • 1966
  • Red Skelton in The Red Skelton Hour (1951)
    The Red Skelton Hour
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Turban Customer
    • Minister-Silent Spot
    • Spike - Gang Member ...
    • 1954–1966
  • Bill Cosby and Robert Culp in I Spy (1965)
    I Spy
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Del Gado
    • 1966
  • Jackie Coogan, John Astin, Marie Blake, Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones, Lisa Loring, and Ken Weatherwax in The Addams Family (1964)
    The Addams Family
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Captain Grimby
    • 1966
  • Don Adams in Get Smart (1965)
    Get Smart
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Doorman
    • 1965
  • Burke's Law (1963)
    Burke's Law
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Dr. Gonzales
    • Padre Emiliano
    • 1965
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Menewa
    • 1965
  • Vacation Playhouse (1963)
    Vacation Playhouse
    7.6
    TV Series
    • 1965
  • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Barman
    • 1965

Soundtrack

  • The Gene Autry Show (1950)
    The Gene Autry Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "Back in the Saddle Again"
    • 1955

Videos4

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:45
Official Trailer
Tarantula
Trailer 1:50
Tarantula
Tarantula
Trailer 1:50
Tarantula
Anything Goes
Trailer 2:13
Anything Goes
Revenge of the Creature
Trailer 0:39
Revenge of the Creature

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Nester Paiva
  • Height
    • 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
  • Born
    • June 30, 1905
    • Fresno, California, USA
  • Died
    • September 9, 1966
    • Hollywood, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Maxine KuntzmanJanuary 19, 1941 - September 9, 1966 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Caetana Paiva
  • Parents
      Francisco Caetano Paiva
  • Other works
    He was the narrator on the Capitol Records 78-RPM record album (a 2-record set) of Walt Disney's "Robin Hood", based on the 1952 film.
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Parents Francisco Caetano Paiva and Marianna Luiza Freitas were Portuguese immigrants. Nestor was the tenth of twelve children -- half of them dying in infancy. His parents owned a grocery store in Fresno.

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    September 9, 1966
  • How did Nestor Paiva die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Nestor Paiva when he died?
    61 years old
  • Where did Nestor Paiva die?
    Hollywood, California, USA
  • When was Nestor Paiva born?
    June 30, 1905

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