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Ricky Nelson

American musician and actor (1940-1985) · United States · Musicians · Died at 45

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Eric Hilliard "Ricky" or “Rick” Nelson was an American musician and actor. From age eight, he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1957, he began a long and successful career as a popular recording artist.

A life in dates

2019New Jersey Hall of FameAward1987Rock and Roll Hall of FameAward1985Died31 December 19851975Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAward1940Born8 May 1940

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Awards

New Jersey Hall of Fame2019
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1987
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1975

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 1985 · aged 45

In common with Ricky

Johnny CashAlso in Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)Dean MartinAlso in Rio Bravo (1959)John WayneAlso in The Shootist (1976)Leslie UggamsAlso in Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)Mark HarmonAlso in Sonic Boom (1974)Zsa Zsa GaborAlso in The Story of Three Loves (1953)

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