Obituary of Barry Nelson

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Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson (born April 16, 1917 in San Francisco, California) was a TV actor and film actor who was famous for being the first actor to portray James Bond in the 1954-1958 anthology series, “Climax!” Barry died on April 7, 2007 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 89 just nine days before his 90th birthday.

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Barry Nelson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Nelson, Barry
    • Common Name: Barry Nelson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
    • Birth Date: April 16, 1917
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robert Nielsen, Rob
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1938-1990
    • Net Worth: $1 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Barry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Haakon Nielsen
    • Father: Trygve Nielsen
    • Mother: Betsy Nielsen (née Christophersen)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Teresa Celli (married 1951-divorced 1965)
      • Nansilee Hoy (married 1992-2007, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 07 2007 at age 89
  • Place: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried at Knights of Pythias Greenwood Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on April 16th Born in 1917 Born in California Died in 2007 Died at age 89 Died from Old age

Barry's Notable Roles:

  • Climax!

Quotable Quotes:

"Barry Nelson was a true legend in the entertainment industry, known for his incredible talent and charismatic personality that will continue to live on through his unforgettable performances. (V)"

"Barry Nelson had a long and successful professional life as an American actor, known for his work on stage, television, and film. Sadly, he passed away after a battle with illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Barry Nelson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-09 00:43:07
Author: Stan
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