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Nelson Eddy

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Biography

Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 – March 6, 1967) was an American singer and actor who appeared in 19 musical films during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as in opera and on the concert stage, radio, television, and in nightclubs. A classically trained baritone, he is best remembered for the eight films in which he costarred with soprano Jeanette MacDonald. He was one of the first “crossover” stars, a superstar appealing both to shrieking bobby-soxers as well as opera purists, and in his heyday was the highest paid singer in the world.

Fact file

  • Born: Nelson Ackerman Eddy June 29, 1901 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
  • Died: March 6, 1967 (aged 65) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
  • Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrage
  • Resting place: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
  • Occupation: Baritone, film star
  • Spouse: Ann Denitz Franklin (1939–1967)

Read more about Nelson Eddy at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Nelson Eddy also has stars:
  • For radio
    6512 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd, south side, between Schrader and Wilcox
  • For recording
    1669 Vine St Vine St, west side, between Hollywood and Selma

Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Vine and Ivar

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