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Ricky Nelson
★ Acting

Ricky Nelson

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1940 – 1985 · Teaneck, New Jersey, USA · Active 1948–2010

Ricky Nelson, born in 1940, made a notable transition from music to acting, becoming a familiar face in the 1960s. In The Over the Hill Gang (1969), he plays a key role that highlights his charm and charisma, a departure from his earlier career as a teen idol and rock star. Known for his numerous hits, Nelson's foray into film added depth to his artistic repertoire, allowing him to connect with a new audience. His performance in this cult classic exemplifies the era's blend of comedy and adventure, making it a memorable entry in his filmography.

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The Over the Hill Gang

The Over the Hill Gang

1969 ★ 5.6
as Jeff Rose

A retired Texas Ranger and three aged pals help to clean up a town run by a crooked mayor, a drunken judge and a trigger-happy sheriff.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Rio Bravo (1959)
Rio Bravo
1959
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Shootist (1976)
The Shootist
1976
La Classe américaine (1993)
La Classe américaine
1993
The Love Boat (1977)
The Love Boat
1977
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
The Streets of San Francisco
1972

Filmography

48 credits
2010s 1 credit
2010
Kenny Rogers and Friends as Self
Movie
2000s 2 credits
2008
The Wrecking Crew as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
2005
Ricky Nelson Sings
Movie
1990s 2 credits
1993
La Classe américaine as George's Friend (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.6
1990
Death In Hollywood
Movie ★ 6.8
1980s 4 credits
1984
High School U.S.A. as Principal Pete Kinney
Movie ★ 4.2
1984
Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian as Mr. Christian
Movie
1980
Men Who Rate a 10 as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
1980
Solid Gold as Self
TV ★ 6.3
1970s 17 credits
1978
Three on a Date as Bob Oakes
Movie ★ 3.3
1977
The Love Boat as Ted Wilcox
TV ★ 6.3
1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV ★ 7.1
1976
The Shootist as Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
TV ★ 6.9
1974
Sonic Boom as Jess of the Van
Movie ★ 5.6
1974
Dinah! as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Petrocelli as Country Boy White
TV ★ 7.2
1973
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.8
1973
Easy to Be Free as Himself
Movie ★ 10.0
1973
Rock Concert as Self
TV ★ 8.3
1972
Fol-de-Rol as The Minstrel (as Rick Nelson)
Movie
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
TV ★ 7.0
1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as Vic
TV ★ 6.5
1970
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy as Voice Over
Movie ★ 6.4
1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land as Confederate Soldier
Movie ★ 6.4
1970
McCloud
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 13 credits
1969
The Over the Hill Gang● as Jeff Rose
Movie ★ 5.8
1969
The Johnny Cash Show as Self
TV ★ 6.5
1969
The Jim Nabors Hour
TV ★ 7.0
1968
The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
Hondo
TV ★ 6.9
1967
Malibu U as Self - Host
TV ★ 3.3
1966
On the Flip Side as Carlos O'Connor
Movie ★ 8.0
1966
ABC Stage 67 as Carlos O'Connor
TV ★ 6.8
1965
Love and Kisses as Buzzy Pringle
Movie ★ 9.0
1963
Miss USA as Self - Performer
TV ★ 6.0
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 7.5
1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self
TV ★ 5.8
1960
The Wackiest Ship in the Army as Tommy Hanson
Movie ★ 6.0
1950s 7 credits
1959
Rio Bravo as Colorado Ryan
Movie ★ 7.8
1959
Disneyland '59 as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
1953
The Story of Three Loves as Young Tommy
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
General Electric Theater as Lonnie Follett
TV ★ 6.8
1952
Here Come the Nelsons as Ricky Nelson
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as Ricky
TV ★ 6.2
1950
What's My Line? as Self - Mystery Guest
TV ★ 7.0
1940s 1 credit
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
TV ★ 6.8
s 1 credit
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Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
Movie ★ 10.0