Ricky Nelson
Known for Acting · 48 credits
- Born
- 1940-05-08
- Died
- 1985-12-31
- Place of birth
- Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
- Also known as
- Eric Hilliard Nelson · Rick Nelson · ریکی نلسون
Biography
Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985), better known as Ricky Nelson or Rick Nelson, was an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and actor. He placed fifty-three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1957 and 1973, including nineteen top-ten hits, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987.
Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949 playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and, in 1952, appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single, debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and recorded a number one album, Ricky. In 1958, Nelson recorded his first number one single, "Poor Little Fool", and, in 1959, received a Golden Globe Most Promising Male Newcomer nomination after starring in the western film, Rio Bravo. A few films followed, and, when the television series was cancelled in 1966, Nelson made occasional appearances as a guest star on various television programs.
Nelson and Sharon Kristin Harmon were married on April 20, 1963, and divorced in December 1982. They had four children: Tracy Kristine, twin sons Gunnar Eric and Matthew Gray, and Sam Hilliard. On February 14, 1981, a son was born to Nelson and Georgeann Crewe. A blood test in 1985 confirmed Nelson was the child's father. Nelson was engaged to Helen Blair at the time of his death in an airplane crash on December 31, 1985.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Love Boat
1977
as Ted Wilcox
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Miss USA
1963
as Self - Performer
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
as Ricky
McCloud
1970
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Dinah!
1974
as Self
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
as Vic
Petrocelli
1974
as Country Boy White
Solid Gold
1980
as Self
ABC Stage 67
1966
as Carlos O'Connor
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
as Self
Rock Concert
1973
as Self
Hondo
1967
General Electric Theater
1953
as Lonnie Follett
The Jim Nabors Hour
1969
Malibu U
1967
as Self - Host
Movies (26)
Rio Bravo
1959
as Colorado Ryan
The Shootist
1976
as Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
The Story of Three Loves
1953
as Young Tommy
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
La Classe américaine
1993
as George's Friend (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973
as Self (archive footage)
Here Come the Nelsons
1952
as Ricky Nelson
The Over the Hill Gang
1969
as Jeff Rose
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960
as Tommy Hanson
The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Confederate Soldier
Death In Hollywood
1990
High School U.S.A.
1984
as Principal Pete Kinney
Sonic Boom
1974
as Jess of the Van
Love and Kisses
1965
as Buzzy Pringle
Disneyland '59
1959
as Self
Three on a Date
1978
as Bob Oakes
Fol-de-Rol
1972
as The Minstrel (as Rick Nelson)
Men Who Rate a 10
1980
as Self
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
1970
as Voice Over
Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
Kenny Rogers and Friends
2010
as Self
On the Flip Side
1966
as Carlos O'Connor
Easy to Be Free
1973
as Himself
Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian
1984
as Mr. Christian
Ricky Nelson Sings
2005
About Ricky Nelson
Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985), better known as Ricky Nelson or Rick Nelson, was an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and actor. He placed fifty-three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1957 and 1973, including nineteen top-ten hits, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987. Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949 playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and, in 1952, appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In… With 48 credits spanning from 1948 to 2010, Ricky Nelson has appeared in 26 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ricky Nelson Movies
- Rio Bravo (1959) — as Colorado Ryan
- The Shootist (1976) — as Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
- The Story of Three Loves (1953) — as Young Tommy
- The Movie Orgy (1968) — as Self (archive footage)
- La Classe américaine (1993) — as George's Friend (archive footage)
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