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Oswald George "Ozzie" Nelson (March 20, 1906 - June 3, 1975) was an American entertainer and band leader who originated and starred in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" radio and television series with his wife and two songs. The second son of George Waldemar and Ethel Irene (Orr) Nelson, Ozzie Nelson was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. His ancestry was Swedish and English. Nelson was raised in Ridgefield Park. He graduated from Rutgers University. As a student he made pocket money playing saxophone in a band and coaching football. During the Depression he turned to music as a full-time career.

Ozzie started his entertainment career as a band leader. He formed and led the Ozzie Nelson Band, and had some initial limited success. He made his own "big break" in 1930.

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