Neil Burstyn

American actor and writer (1939–1978)
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Neil Burstyn, known as Neil Nephew, was an American actor, writer and story editor.

Nephew was born as Neil Bernstein in New York City. He was married to the actress Ellen Burstyn from 1964 to 1972. As an actor, Nephew appeared in the film Panic in Year Zero! in the role of Andy. As a writer, he wrote two episodes of The Monkees: "The Monkees' Christmas Show" (Air date: December 25, 1967) and "The Monstrous Monkee Mash" (Air date: January 22, 1968). In 1970, he appeared in the film The Rebel Rousers and in the film Alex in Wonderland with his then wife Ellen Burstyn.

Date of Birth17th July 1939
Date of Death1st November 1978
Age at Death39 Years
Zodiac SignCancer
CountryUnited States of America
Current CityNew York City
Birth PlaceNew York City
Death PlaceManhattan
NationalityUnited States of America
CitizenshipUnited States of America
SpousesEllen Burstyn
Occupationactor

Actors from United States of America born in 1939