NELSON EDDY
Name: Nelson Ackerman Eddy
Born: 29 June 1901 Providence, Rhode Island
Died: 6 March 1967 Sans Souci Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrage
Burial place: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 - March 6, 1967) was an American singer 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. Although he was a
classically trained baritone, he is best remembered for the eight films in which
he costarred with soprano Jeanette MacDonald.
During his 40-year career, he earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (one
each for film, recording, and radio), left his footprints in the wet cement at
Grauman's Chinese Theater, earned three Gold Records, and was invited to sing at
the third inauguration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He also
introduced millions of young Americans to classical music and inspired many of
them to pursue a musical career.
Name: Nelson Ackerman Eddy
Born: 29 June 1901 Providence, Rhode Island
Died: 6 March 1967 Sans Souci Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrage
Burial place: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 - March 6, 1967) was an American singer 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. Although he was a
classically trained baritone, he is best remembered for the eight films in which
he costarred with soprano Jeanette MacDonald.
During his 40-year career, he earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (one
each for film, recording, and radio), left his footprints in the wet cement at
Grauman's Chinese Theater, earned three Gold Records, and was invited to sing at
the third inauguration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He also
introduced millions of young Americans to classical music and inspired many of
them to pursue a musical career.