Harry Nilsson

Born: 1941-06-15

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.


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Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

as Self - Narrator (archive footage)
Released: 2010-10-26

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

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Skidoo

as Tower Guard
Released: 1968-12-19

Ex-gangster Tony Banks is called out of retirement by mob kingpin God to carry out a hit on...

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Return Engagement

as Self
Released: 1983-07-09

Return Engagement is a 1983 documentary film directed by Alan Rudolph about the tour debate...

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Wings Over the World

as Self
Released: 1979-03-16

A television documentary film featuring the rock band Wings. It consists of concert performances...

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Son of Dracula

as Count Downe
Released: 1974-04-19

Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician, Count Downe–the son...

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Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?

as Himself
Released: 1972-01-01

Never released 1972 film of the making of Harry Nilsson's record "Son of Schmilsson" in London.

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A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night

as Himself
Released: 1973-04-11

A live TV special of Harry Nilsson performing his album of standards "A Little Touch of...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

as uncredited
First aired: 1968-09-21

Derived from the 1947 movie with the same name, a house is haunted by a deceased sea captain who...

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