Portrait of Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jun 29 1901
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 06 1967
Nelson Eddy is 65 years old
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Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression as 'Self (archive)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Nelson and Jeanette: America's Singing Sweethearts
Nelson and Jeanette: America's Singing Sweethearts
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in Nelson and Jeanette: America's Singing Sweethearts as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Nelson Eddy would have been no older than 65 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of The Desert Song
The Desert Song
Nelson Eddy was 53 in The Desert Song as 'Pierre / The Red Shadow'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1955
Poster of Northwest Outpost
Northwest Outpost
Nelson Eddy was 45 in Northwest Outpost as 'Captain Jim Laurence'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1947
Poster of Willie the Operatic Whale
Willie the Operatic Whale
Nelson Eddy was 45 in Willie the Operatic Whale as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1946
Poster of Make Mine Music
Make Mine Music
Nelson Eddy was 45 in Make Mine Music as 'Narrator / Characters (segment "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met") (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1946
Poster of Knickerbocker Holiday
Knickerbocker Holiday
Nelson Eddy was 42 in Knickerbocker Holiday as 'Brom Broeck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1944
Poster of Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
Nelson Eddy was 42 in Phantom of the Opera as 'Anatole Garron'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1943
Poster of I Married an Angel
I Married an Angel
Nelson Eddy was 41 in I Married an Angel as 'Count Palaffi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1942
Poster of The Chocolate Soldier
The Chocolate Soldier
Nelson Eddy was 40 in The Chocolate Soldier as 'Karl Lang'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet
Nelson Eddy was 39 in Bitter Sweet as 'Carl Linden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Nelson Eddy was 39 in A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1940
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
Nelson Eddy was 38 in New Moon as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Nelson Eddy was 38 in Hollywood: Style Center of the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1940
Poster of Balalaika
Balalaika
Nelson Eddy was 38 in Balalaika as 'Prince Peter Karagin, aka Peter Teranda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of From the Ends of the Earth
From the Ends of the Earth
Nelson Eddy was 37 in From the Ends of the Earth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1939
Poster of Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring
Nelson Eddy was 37 in Let Freedom Ring as 'Steve Logan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1939
Poster of Sweethearts
Sweethearts
Nelson Eddy was 37 in Sweethearts as 'Ernest Lane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938
Poster of The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West
Nelson Eddy was 36 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Ramirez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of Rosalie
Rosalie
Nelson Eddy was 36 in Rosalie as 'Dick Thorpe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of Maytime
Maytime
Nelson Eddy was 35 in Maytime as 'Paul Allison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Nelson Eddy was 34 in Rose Marie as 'Sgt. Bruce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1936
Poster of Naughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta
Nelson Eddy was 33 in Naughty Marietta as 'Captain Richard Warrington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1935
Poster of Student Tour
Student Tour
Nelson Eddy was 33 in Student Tour as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1934
Poster of Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady
Nelson Eddy was 32 in Dancing Lady as 'Nelson Eddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1933
Poster of Broadway to Hollywood
Broadway to Hollywood
Nelson Eddy was 32 in Broadway to Hollywood as 'John Sylvester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Handlebars
Handlebars
Nelson Eddy was 32 in Handlebars as 'Singer (singing voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Nelson Eddy was 62+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Nelson Eddy was 61+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Nelson Eddy was 60+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Nelson Eddy was 56+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Nelson Eddy was 56+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Nelson Eddy was 49+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Nelson Eddy was 49+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Nelson Eddy was 48+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Nelson Eddy was 46+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948