About Bobby Nicholson
Lived 1918 – 1993 (aged 75). Bobby Nicholson was a trombonist and television actor, known for The Newlywed Game.
Personal life
Nicholson was the son of Malcom Nicholson (1890–1967) and Ida Mendelsohn (1893–1980).
He married Jane Torgler in 1942 while in the Army during World War II. They had two children. Mavis Leno is his daughter.
Nicholson died on September 23, 1993, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Legacy
Nicholson has a scholarship in his honor, "The Nick Nicholson Music Scholarship Fund", at Palm Beach Community College.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Nicholson?
American actor and musician
When was Bobby Nicholson born?
Bobby Nicholson was born on 29 April 1918.
When did Bobby Nicholson die?
Bobby Nicholson died on 23 September 1993 in Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.
What was Bobby Nicholson's occupation?
Bobby Nicholson was a trombonist and television actor.
What was Bobby Nicholson known for?
Bobby Nicholson was known for The Newlywed Game.
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