Harriet Nelson

Singer and actress on radio and television

Harriet Nelson - Singer and actress on radio and television
Born

July 18th, 1909
116 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent singer and actress, she gained recognition as the matriarch of the television series 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet', which aired from 1952 to 1966. The show featured family life with her husband and children, becoming a staple of American pop culture. In addition to her television success, she appeared in various films during the 1940s and 1950s and was active in the music industry.

Starred in 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'

Performed in multiple films in the 1940s and 1950s

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