Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Biography
American singer, songwriter and musician Harry Nilsson achieved the peak of his commercial success in the late 1960's and early 1970's. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited simply as Nilsson. He is known for the hit singles "Everybody's Talkin'" (1969), "Without You" (1971), and "Coconut" (1972), the first two of which won him Grammy Awards for vocal performance. His songwriting credits during that period included the song “One”, made famous by the rock band Three Dog Night. Hallmarks of Nilsson's music included his genre-bending style (called "salon rock" by some) and his remarkable tenor voice which ranged over three octaves. Nilsson was much admired by The Beatles and formed lasting friendships with them, especially with John Lennon and Ringo Starr. A complicated personality, Nilsson proved to be one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success despite never performing live concerts.  He contributed songs to a few films including Robert Altman's "Popeye" (1980) and singing the standard "How About You?" for the soundrack of "The Fisher King" (1994). After a period of declining health, Harry Nilsson died at the age of 52 from heart disease at his home outside Los Angeles.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
29
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-06-15 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Not available
Acting

2010

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) as Self - Narrator (archive footage)

1983

Return Engagement as Self

1974

Son of Dracula as Count Downe

1972

The Music of Nilsson as Himself

1968

The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest

1968

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir as Not available

1968

Skidoo as Tower Guard
Crew

1997

US Rushes Music

1989

Camp Candy Theme Song Performance

1988

The Telephone Writer

1982

Ziggy's Gift Lyricist

1982

Ziggy's Gift Songs

1980

Popeye Original Music Composer

1980

Popeye Songs

1971

The Point Original Music Composer

1971

The Point Producer

1971

The Point Story

1971

The Point Songs

1970

Think About Your Troubles Makeup Artist

1970

Think About Your Troubles Lighting Artist

1970

Think About Your Troubles Camera Operator

1970

Think About Your Troubles Set Designer

1968

Skidoo Original Music Composer