Nelson Eddy
Known For
Acting
Born
1901-06-29 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died
1967-03-06
Biography
Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 - March 6, 1967) was an American singer and movie star 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. During his 40-year career, he earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (one each for film, recording, and radio), left his footprints in the wet cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater, earned three Gold records, and was invited to sing at the third inauguration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He also introduced millions of young Americans to classical music and inspired many of them to pursue a musical career. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nelson Eddy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Most Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
What's My Line?
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
MGM Parade
as Self
Lux Video Theatre
as Self
The Danny Thomas Show
as Nelson Eddy
The Hollywood Palace
as Self
Naughty Marietta
as Captain Richard Warrington
Rosalie
as Dick Thorpe
The Lux Show
as Self
Make Mine Music
as Narrator / Characters (segment "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met") (voice)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage)
Phantom of the Opera
as Anatole Garron
Handlebars
as Singer (singing voice) (uncredited)
Rose Marie
as Sgt. Bruce
I Married an Angel
as Count Palaffi
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as Self (archive footage)