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Reggie Nalder, born Alfred Reginald Natzick, was a mysterious figure with a unique place in the history of cinema. His birth year was disputed, with his obituary claiming 1922, but photographic evidence suggested it was earlier. Little is known about his early years, except that his mother was a German actress and Nalder himself was an Apachedancer and stage actor in the 1920s and 1930s.
Nalder's life was marked by a series of colorful anecdotes and encounters, which he shared with friends. He was a handsome young man in his early 20s, as evidenced by photos from this period. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he suffered burns that left his face disfigured, a condition that would forever define his film career.
Nalder's most notable roles include his portrayal of Rien, the leering assassin in Hitchcock's 1956 remake of "The Man Who Knew Too Much," and Barlow, the vampire in the TV mini-series "Salem's Lot" (1976). He also appeared in a range of films and television shows, including "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962),"The Bird With the Crystal Plumage" (1969),"Mark of the Devil" (1970),and "Star Trek" (1967).
Despite his prolific career, Nalder's personal life remained shrouded in mystery. He was a soft-spoken man of considerable culture and taste, who knew four languages and enjoyed the opera. He died of bone cancer on November 11, 1991, taking the truth behind his mysterious past with him.
