What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Ricky Nelson Appearance: Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952) Estimated Net Worth: $500,000*

Ricky Nelson, an actor and singer-songwriter, commenced his career at the age of eight, starring in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. This show, broadcasted on both radio and television, featured Nelson and his family using their real names. Transitioning from acting, he became a teenage idol in the 1950s.

He co-starred with John Wayne and Dean Martin in Rio Bravo and ventured into a successful singing career, charting 53 songs on the Hot 100 in the 1960s and 1970s. Tragically, he died in a plane crash at the age of 45.