Ted Healy

Ted Healy was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Three Stooges,” “Operator 13,” and “Mad Love.” He was born Ernest Lee Nash on October 1, 1896, in Kaufman, Texas, and became a prominent figure in vaudeville and early film.

Personal and Family Life

Ted Healy was married twice; his first wife was Betty Brown from 1922 to 1932, and he married Alma Elizabeth Hickman in 1936, with whom he had a son named John Jacob Nash. Ted’s son later changed his name to Theodore John Healy and graduated from Annapolis. Healy had a close relationship with his family, although his professional life often affected it due to his struggles with alcohol.

Career

As a performer, Healy began his career in vaudeville where he eventually teamed up with Moe and Shemp Howard, creating a comedy act that would later evolve into “The Three Stooges.” He was known to be a high-paid comic, earning $30,000 per week in the early 1930s. However, his increasing reliance on alcohol led to conflicts with his fellow performers, contributing to the end of their collaboration.

Death and Legacy

Ted Healy passed away on December 21, 1937, in Los Angeles due to acute toxic nephritis. His death occurred just days after the birth of his son, which added a tragic note to his legacy. Despite his struggles, Healy’s impact on comedy and entertainment, particularly with The Three Stooges, continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Mad Love 1935-07-12 Reagan
Bombshell 1933-10-13 Junior Burns
Dancing Lady 1933-11-24 Steve
Hollywood Hotel 1938-01-15 Fuzzy Boyle
San Francisco 1936-06-26 Mat
Reckless 1935-04-19 Smiley
The Winning Ticket 1935-02-08 Eddie Dugan
The Casino Murder Case 1935-03-15 Sergeant Heath
Death on the Diamond 1934-09-14 Terrence ‘Terry’ O’Toole
Operator 13 1934-06-08 Doctor Hitchcock
Meet the Baron 1933-10-20 Head Janitor
Mad Holiday 1936-11-13 Mert Morgan
Nertsery Rhymes 1933-07-06 Papa
Varsity Show 1937-09-04 William Williams
Beer and Pretzels 1933-08-26 Ted
Plane Nuts 1933-10-13 Ted Healy
The Longest Night 1936-10-02 Police Sergeant Magee
Stage Mother 1933-09-29 Ralph Martin
Speed 1936-05-08 Clarence Maxmillian ‘Gadget’ Haggerty
The Big Idea 1934-05-12 Ted Healy, Scenario Company President
Hollywood Party 1934-05-24 Reporter (uncredited)
Fugitive Lovers 1934-01-05 Hector Withington, Jr.
Lazy River 1934-03-16 William ‘Gabby’ Stone
Love Is a Headache 1938-01-14 Jimmy Slattery
Sing, Baby, Sing 1936-08-21 Al Craven
The Bands Plays On 1934-12-21 Joe O’Brien
Murder in the Fleet 1935-05-24 Mac O’Neill
Myrt and Marge 1933-11-25 Mullins
The Lost Stooges 1990-01-01 Himself
Paris Interlude 1934-07-27 Jimmy
Man Of The People 1937-01-27 Joe “The Glut” Dwyer
Hollywood on Parade 1932-06-05 Self
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes 1926-10-02 Napoleon Fizz
Here Comes the Band 1935-08-30 ‘Happy’
It’s in the Air 1935-10-10 ‘Clip’ McGurk
The Good Old Soak 1937-04-23 Al Simmons
Hello Pop 1933-09-16 Father
Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 1934-04-28 Self
Soup to Nuts 1930-09-28 Ted ‘Teddy’
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara