Personal Info
Nelson Eddy
Acting
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 …
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
Nelson and Jeanette: America's Singing Sweethearts
as Self (archive footage)
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
The Desert Song
as Pierre / The Red Shadow
Moments in Music
as Self
TV Shows
The Hollywood Palace
as Self · 1 ep.
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1 ep.
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self · 1 ep.
The Lux Show
as Self · 2 ep.
MGM Parade
as Self · 2 ep.
The Danny Thomas Show
as Nelson Eddy · 1 ep.
What's My Line?
as Self · 2 ep.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self · 2 ep.
Lux Video Theatre
as Self · 1 ep.