THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ricky Nelson
American musician and actor (1940–1985)
Ricky Nelson was born on May 8, 1940 in Teaneck, United States and died on December 31, 1985, aged 45.
Born
May 8, 1940
Ricky Nelson died aged 45.
Died: December 31, 1985
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Teaneck, United States
- Professions
- singer, bandleader, musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, recording artist, actor, television actor, composer, songwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Ricky Nelson
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Eric Hilliard Nelson
- Pseudonyms
- Ricky Nelson
Family
- Mother
- Harriet Nelson
- Child
- Tracy Nelson
- Spouse
- Kristin Nelson
- Sibling
- David Nelson
- Father
- Ozzie Nelson
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Nederlandse Top 40
- SNAC
- BnF authorities
- GeneaStar
- Find a Grave
- Roglo
- Integrated Authority File
- Nelson, Rick (08 May 1940–31 December 1985), singer and actor
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Ricky Nelson when they died?
Ricky Nelson died aged 45.
When is Ricky Nelson’s birthday?
Ricky Nelson’s recorded birthday is May 8.
Where was Ricky Nelson born?
Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck, United States.
What was Ricky Nelson’s name at birth?
Ricky Nelson’s recorded birth name is Eric Hilliard Nelson.
When did Ricky Nelson die?
Ricky Nelson died on December 31, 1985.