Ozzie Nelson

American bandleader and actor

Ozzie Nelson - American bandleader and actor
Born

March 20th, 1906
119 years ago

Died

June 3rd, 1975
49 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Bandleader and actor gained fame through the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Featured prominently alongside wife Harriet Hilliard and sons David and Ricky in the show. The series ran from 1952 to 1966, becoming one of the longest-running sitcoms in American television history. Throughout the show's duration, maintained a successful music career while contributing to the television landscape of the era.

Created and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

Led the Ozzie Nelson Band

Influenced family sitcom genre

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