Nelson, Harriet b. July 18, 1909 d. October 2, 1994 Singer/Actress. Born Peggy Sue Snyder to actor parents in Des Moines, Iowa. Using the family’s professional name, she was hired as a vocalist for Ozzie Nelson’s orchestra in 1932 as Harriet Hilliard. Ozzie and Harriet were married in 1935. She was a recording artist for various labels and in 1936 began appearing in films in leading-lady roles. In the early 1940's she performed on Red Skelton’s radio show. From 1944 through 1954 she and husband Ozzie starred in “The Ozzie and Harriet Radio Show...[Read More] (Bio by: O'side Native) Cause of death: Congestive Heart Failure Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Revelation, Lot 3540
Nelson, Ricky (Eric Hilliard) b. May 8, 1940 d. December 31, 1985 Singer and Actor. Eric Hilliard Nelson was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. Ozzie was a band leader and Harriet was the band's vocalist. Later, they were best known for their radio show, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." Ricky and his brother David joined the show's cast playing themselves in 1944. He made his first movie in 1947's "Here comes the Nelsons." This lead to their television show, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." The show became the first and...[Read More] (Bio by: Jane Eubanks) Cause of death: Plane crash Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Revelation, Lot 3538
b. July 18, 1909 d. October 2, 1994