Job Actor
Years active 1949-1985
Top Roles Colorado Ryan, Jeff Rose, Tommy: aged 11, Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback, Ricky Nelson
Top GenresComedy, Drama, Western, Romance, War, Family
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Ricky Nelson Overview:

Legendary actor, Ricky Nelson, was born Eric Hilliard Nelson on May 8, 1940 in Teaneck, NJ. Nelson died at the age of 45 on Dec 31, 1985 in De Kalb, TX .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Recording. Nelson was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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Ricky Nelson Quotes:

Pat Wheeler: I told him you were one of the best.
Colorado Ryan: Well, I'll tell you what I'm a lot better at, Mr. Wheeler... that's minding my own business.

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Ricky Nelson on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame

1515 Vine Street


Ceremony Date: Sep 17, 1975
Category: Recording
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Ricky Nelson Facts
One of the most popular teen idols on the late 1950's and early 1960's, his many hit records, primarily on the Imperial and American Decca labels, include "I'm Walkin'", "Travelin' Man", "Poor Little Fool", "For You", "Fools Rush In", "It's Late", and "Garden Party". Most of these songs were originally introduced on "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1952) TV show.
When Rick Nelson appeared at The Rock Revival at Madison Square Garden in 1971, he was unaware that he was to appear in clothing from the era of the height of his popularity. Not aware of this he appeared in contemporary clothing and was booed because of this. Afterwards, and as a result of this, he wrote the hit song, "Garden Party".
Ever since his death in a private plane crash on New Year's Eve, 1985, it had been speculated that the fire that caused the crash was the result of drug use - supposedly freebasing cocaine - either by Nelson himself or by one of his crew. This theory has since been discredited by, among other sources, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board in their official report on the crash. Their evidence shows that the cause originally given for the crash (an on-board heater short-circuiting and catching fire) is the correct one.
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