Character actor Stuart Nisbet was born on January 17, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. The son of Emmet and Hazel Nisbet, Stuart grew up in Bakersfield, California before eventually moving to and settling down in Glendale, California. Nisbet studied acting at both Los Angeles City College and California State University in Los Angeles. Stuart first started acting in various films and television shows in the early 1960's. Outside of acting, Nisbet was also the owner and co-founder of the casting agency Baker-Nisbet, Inc. in Hollywood, California for twenty-four years. In addition, Stuart was proud of his Scottish ancestry and served as the President of the Nesbitt/Nisbet Society of North America for many years as well as was a dedicated member of several local improvisational Hollywood comedy groups. Nisbet died at age 82 at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, California on June 23, 2016. He was survived by his wife Nancy; his children Bill, Linda, and Scott; grandchildren Shane, Shilo, Brandy, and Hope; and children-in-law Denny and Delia.
Former President of the Nesbitt/Nisbet Society of North America.
Prolific film and television character actor of Scottish ancestry. His career spanned almost six decades.
Studied theatrical arts at Los Angeles City College and at California State University, Los Angeles.
Stuart was the "co-founder and owner of Baker-Nisbet, Inc. in Hollywood, California, a very successful casting agency for 24 years," the Los Angeles Times reported.
After Stuart Nisbet landed his first acting job in 1960, he then pursued a career in live theatre and television. This successful career spanned nearly six decades. To his acting credits, Stuart will be remembered for his many movie roles in feature films, such as "The Graduate," "Earthquake," "Oh God," "The Fabulous Baker Boys," "Lucky Lady," and "Casino." He will also be remembered for his many recurring television roles in beloved classics such as "Dragnet," "The Virginian," "Bonanza," "Dennis the Menace," "Little House on the Prairie," "L.A. Law," "The Dukes of Hazard," and "The Golden Girls".
