Kellye Nakahara

Kellye Nakahara Watson[1] (January 16, 1948[2] – February 16, 2020) was an American actress, best known for playing Nurse Kellye in 167 episodes of the television comedy series M*A*S*H.

Kellye Nakahara
Born
Kellye Nakahara Watson

(1948-01-16)January 16, 1948
Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2020(2020-02-16) (aged 72)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Other namesKellye Wallett
Occupation(s)Actress, watercolor artist
Spouse
David Wallett
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(m. 1968)​
Children2

Life and career

Nakahara was born in Honolulu.[1] Before becoming an actress, Nakahara moved to San Francisco to pursue a career in art.[3] In 1967, she married David Wallett and moved to Los Angeles where she began a career as an actress.[4] Halfway through the first season of M*A*S*H, she landed the part of Nurse Kellye; she appeared in 167 episodes of the long-running series.[5] Following the series finale of M*A*S*H, Nakahara appeared in television commercials as a spokesperson for IBM. Additionally, she appeared in several other television shows, had a small part in the films Clue (1985) as Mrs. Ho, the domestic cook, and in 1995's Black Day Blue Night. She also played a labor and delivery nurse in the 1988 John Hughes film She's Having a Baby.[6]

Nakahara was also a watercolor artist, who painted and exhibited under her married name, Kellye Wallett.[7]

Death

Nakahara died from cancer at her home in Pasadena, California, on February 16, 2020.[1][2]

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1985ClueThe Cook
1987Amazon Women on the MoonTheatre Customer #4Segment "Peter Pan Theatre" [TV cut & DVD only]
1988She's Having a BabyHospital Nurse
1991ShatteredLydia
19943 Ninjas Kick BackNurse Hino
1995Black Day Blue NightFat Mama
1998Dr. DolittleGolden Retriever Woman
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1973–83M*A*S*HLt. Nurse Kealani Kellye YamatoRecurring role (167 episodes)
1975Kolchak: The Night StalkerWoman at LectureEpisode: "The Trevi Collection"
1982Little House on the PrairieJapanese WomanEpisode: "Alden's Dilemma"
1983At EaseBecky YamatoEpisodes: "A Tankful of Dollars", "A PFC and a Gentleman"
1983Matt HoustonCharleneEpisode: "Butterfly"
1984Lottery!Episode: "Honolulu: 3-2=1"
1985OtherworldG.P. Desk SergeantEpisode: "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar"
1985HunterMrs. KimEpisode: "The Beach Boy"
1991Growing PainsReporterEpisode: "Paper Tigers"
1991Memories of M*A*S*HHerselfTV special
1995Dream OnMrs. KimEpisode: "Flight of the Pedalbee"
1997Crisis CenterFlorenceEpisode: "It's a Family Affair"
1997NYPD BlueCleaning LadyEpisode: "Emission Impossible"
1999Sabrina the Teenage WitchPeleEpisode: "The Good, the Bad and the Luau"
2000The Wild ThornberrysYak (voice)Episode: "Happy Campers"

References
  1. Carmel, Julia (February 19, 2020). "Kellye Nakahara, a Memorable Nurse on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 73". The New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. "Kellye Nakahara Wallett, Actress on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 72". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. February 17, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  3. Sippell, Margeaux (February 17, 2020). "'M*A*S*H' Actress Kellye Nakahara Dies After Battle With Cancer". TheWrap. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. Nakahara Wallet, nurse Kellye of ‘M*A*S*H,’ dies at 72 rafu.com, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
  5. R.I.P. Kellye Nakahara, who played Nurse Kellye on 10 seasons of M*A*S*H metv.com, MeTV staff, February 17, 2020
  6. Henderson, Cydney (February 17, 2020). "'M*A*S*H' star Kellye Nakahara dies at 72". USA Today. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  7. "Kellye Wallett Studio". Facebook. February 18, 2020.
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