Ozzie Nelson Net Worth is
$15 Million
Ozzie Nelson Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
This preeminent sitcom dad of the 50s had already started things off studying law when he decided to put together a dance band in the 20s on the sly. The band was so successful that he never looked back -- his love for entertaining completely took over. The New Jersey-born performer made a living for a time playing hotels and casinos on the East ...
| Full Name | Ozzie Nelson |
| Date Of Birth | March 20, 1906 |
| Died | 1975-06-03 |
| Place Of Birth | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Education | Rutgers School of Law–Newark |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Harriet Hilliard |
| Children | Ricky Nelson, David Nelson |
| Parents | Ethel Irene, George Waldemar |
| Siblings | Sam Nelson |
| Movies | The Impossible Years, Love and Kisses, Here Come the Nelsons, People Are Funny, Take It Big, Sweetheart of the Campus, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: Vol. 9 |
| TV Shows | The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Ozzie's Girls |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Brother of Don Nelson. |
| 2 | Pictured with wife Harriet Hilliard Nelson on a 44¢ USA commemorative postage stamp, issued 11 August 2009, in the Early TV Memories issue, honoring The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952). |
| 3 | He and Harriet were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6260 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. |
| 4 | Was made a doctor of humane letters by Rutgers University in 1957. |
| 5 | He graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey with a Bachelors degree and earned a law degree from Rutgers Newark School of Law in Newark, New Jersey in 1930. |
| 6 | Son of Swedish immigrants. |
| 7 | His portrayal of himself on The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952), was ranked #21 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue]. |
| 8 | At the age of 13, he became one of the youngest persons to become an Eagle Scout. |
| 9 | Shortly before his death, Ozzie Nelson published his autobiography, in which he shocked many of his Bible-belt fans by revealing that he was a lifelong atheist. |
| 10 | Before they got their own radio show (1944), Ozzie and Harriet were regulars on Red Skelton's radio show. |
| 11 | Interred at Forest Lawn (Hollywood Hills), Hollywood, California, USA, on the right as you enter, on the steep slope under the third tree, two rows below son Ricky Nelson. |
| 12 | Father, with singer-actress Harriet Hilliard Nelson, of actor-director David Nelson and of actor-singer Ricky Nelson. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Love, American Style | 1969-1973 | TV Series | Fred Garber (segment "Love and the Unmarriage") / Dan (segment "Love and the Only Child") / Reverend Harry Pickard (segment "Love and Take Me Along") |
| Bridget Loves Bernie | 1973 | TV Series | Jewelry Store Clerk |
| Ozzie's Girls | 1973 | TV Series | Ozzie Nelson |
| Night Gallery | 1972 | TV Series | Henry Millikan (segment "You Can Come Up Now, Mrs. Millikan") |
| Adam-12 | 1971 | TV Series | Ted Clover |
| The Mothers-In-Law | 1968 | TV Series | Owen Sinclair / Ossie Snick |
| The Red Skelton Hour | 1967-1968 | TV Series | Guest / Darling Lovebird |
| The Impossible Years | 1968 | | Dr. Herbert Fleischer |
| The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet | 1952-1966 | TV Series | Ozzie / Ozzie Nelson / Father George Nelson |
| The Bob Cummings Show | 1958 | TV Series | Ozzie Nelson |
| Studio 57 | 1957 | TV Series | Dr. Phil Dunnings |
| Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre | 1956 | TV Series | Dr. Phil Dunning |
| Here Come the Nelsons | 1952 | | Ozzie Nelson |
| People Are Funny | 1946 | | Leroy Brinker |
| Take It Big | 1944 | | Ozzie Nelson |
| Wave-a-Stick Blues | 1944 | Short | Ozzie Nelson |
| Hi, Good Lookin'! | 1944 | | Ozzie Nelson - Orchestra Leader |
| Honeymoon Lodge | 1943 | | Ozzie Nelson - Band Leader |
| Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra | 1943 | Short | Ozzie Nelson |
| Strictly in the Groove | 1942 | | Ozzie Nelson |
| The Big Street | 1942 | | Orchestra Leader |
| Doin' the Town | 1941 | Short | Ozzie |
| Sweetheart of the Campus | 1941 | | Ozzie Norton |
| Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra | 1940 | Short | Ozzie Nelson |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Bridget Loves Bernie | 1973 | TV Series 3 episodes | |
| Ozzie's Girls | 1973 | TV Series 24 episodes | |
| Adam-12 | 1971 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| The D.A. | 1971 | TV Series | |
| The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet | 1952-1966 | TV Series 280 episodes | |
| Love and Kisses | 1965 | | |
| General Electric Theater | 1961 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Studio 57 | 1957 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre | 1956 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Ozzie's Girls | 1973 | TV Series executive producer - 23 episodes | |
| The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet | | TV Series producer - 264 episodes, 1952 - 1966 executive producer - 1 episode, 1964 | |
| Love and Kisses | 1965 | producer | |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Ozzie's Girls | | TV Series 23 episodes, 1973 written by - 1 episode | |
| Love and Kisses | 1965 | screenplay | |
| The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet | | TV Series 2 episodes, 1953 - 1954 screenplay - 97 episodes, 1953 - 1962 television play - 72 episodes, 1952 - 1957 written by - 4 episodes, 1953 - 1957 writer - 3 episodes, 1954 - 1957 | |
| Here Come the Nelsons | 1952 | | |
| Wave-a-Stick Blues | 1944 | Short story | |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet | | TV Series 1 episode, 1957 performer - 21 episodes, 1953 - 1966 | |
| People Are Funny | 1946 | performer: "Alouetta" | |
| Take It Big | 1944 | lyrics: "Sunday, Monday and Always" / performer: "Take It Big" | |
| Hi, Good Lookin'! | 1944 | performer: "Deacon Jones" | |
| Honeymoon Lodge | 1943 | music: "Jersey Jive", "Minor Hassle" - uncredited / performer: "I'm Thru with Love", "I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You" - uncredited | |
| Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra | 1943 | Short performer: "Come On, Get Up", "The Mamas with the Moolah" - uncredited / writer: "Central Avenue Shuffle" - uncredited | |
| Doin' the Town | 1941 | Short "Who Done It?" | |
| Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra | 1940 | Short performer: "Wave the Stick Blues" - uncredited / writer: "Loyal Sons of Rutgers" 1936, "Wave the Stick Blues" - uncredited | |
| The High School Hoofer | 1931 | Short lyrics: "Mary I'm in Love with You" - uncredited | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Hollywood Squares | 1973 | TV Series | Guest Appearance |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1969-1973 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Andy Williams Show | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The David Frost Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Barbara McNair Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Joey Bishop Show | 1968 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Host |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
| Disneyland '59 | 1959 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Ozzie) |
| To Tell the Truth | 1958 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist |
| What's My Line? | 1956-1957 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist / Himself - Mystery Guest |
| Screen Snapshots Series 34, No. 6: Hollywood Shower of Stars | 1955 | Short | Himself |
| This Is Your Life | 1953 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 1960 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Television | On 8 February 1960. At 6555 Hollywood Blvd. |
