Ozzie Nelson

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Biography

Born in 1906, Ozzie Nelson first came to prominence in the entertainment world as a popular band leader in the 1930s. Often considered one…more

Born

3/20/1906, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Died

6/3/1975

Birth Name

Oswald George Nelson

Gender

Male

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    • Despite many accomplishments, Ozzie Nelson's grave at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills cemetery is marked with an unassuming plaque that simply reads, "Oswald G. Nelson, Beloved Husband and Father, 1906-1975."
    • Because of a contract that gave him broad creative powers, Nelson was able to control many production details on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. For example, Ozzie and his wife shared the same bed on camera, unheard of on TV in the 1950s.
    • Though an honor student, a notable athlete, a musician, and later - a TV star and producer - Ozzie Nelson originally wanted to be a professional cartoonist.
  • Quotes

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    • Ozzie Nelson: (on the production of his long-running television series) We're truly a family project. The program is entirely on our shoulders.
    • Ozzie Nelson: (in a 1953 interview, explaining why his TV character never had a specified job) I think it's better that way. It might limit me if I had portray a plumber every week.

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