Nelson Riddle
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Nelson Riddle
Summary
Nelson Riddle is a human[1]. He was born in Oradell[2]. He was born on June 1, 1921[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 6, 1985[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], and orchestrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (794 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Oradell[2], Nelson Riddle…
- Nelson Riddle died in Los Angeles[4].
- Nelson Riddle was born on June 1, 1921[3].
- Nelson Riddle died on October 6, 1985[5].
- Nelson Riddle is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
- Nelson Riddle held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Nelson Riddle's native language[14].
- Nelson Riddle worked as a conductor[6].
- Nelson Riddle's professions included bandleader[7].
- Nelson Riddle worked as a composer[8].
- Nelson Riddle's professions included film score composer[9].
- Nelson Riddle worked as an orchestrator[10].
- Nelson Riddle's professions included actor[15].
- Nelson Riddle's education included a stint at Ridgewood High School[16].
- Nelson Riddle's education included a stint at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School[17].
- Nelson Riddle received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18].
- Nelson Riddle received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
- Nelson Riddle was a member of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra[20].
- Nelson Riddle is recorded as male[21].
- Nelson Riddle's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Nelson Riddle's genre is jazz[23].
- Nelson Riddle's genre is traditional pop[24].
- Nelson Riddle's genre is big band music[25].
- Nelson Riddle's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[26].
- Nelson Riddle's record label is recorded as Liberty Records[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1921-06-01[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1985-10-06[31]
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Genre(s): jazz[32]
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Community tags: dance and electronica, jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4308fdc4-7f8a-42f0-aaea-a8b397da5e3c[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Oradell[2], Nelson Riddle… he was born on June 1, 1921[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Ridgewood High School[16], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1919[37] and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School[17], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1933[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], orchestrator[10], and actor[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[41], in United States[42].
Death and Burial
Nelson Riddle died on October 6, 1985[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. Recorded cause of death include kidney failure[43] and heart failure[44]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Nelson Riddle ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (794 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Nelson Riddle born?
Nelson Riddle's place of birth was Oradell[2].
Where did Nelson Riddle die?
Nelson Riddle passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Nelson Riddle do for work?
Nelson Riddle worked as conductor[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], and orchestrator[10].
Where did Nelson Riddle go to school?
Nelson Riddle was educated at Ridgewood High School[16] and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School[17].
What awards did Nelson Riddle receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].