What is Harmon Nelson's middle name?
Oscar
What is Harmon Nelson's full name?
Harmon Oscar Nelson Jr
Harmon Nelson date of birth:
July 5, 1907
How old was Harmon Nelson when died?
68
When did Harmon Nelson die?
September 28, 1975
Is Harmon Nelson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Harmon Nelson's ethnicity?
White
What is Harmon Nelson nationality?
American
What is Harmon Nelson's occupation?
Musician
Short Biography
Harmon Oscar Nelson Jr. was a musician best known for being the legendary inspiration for Bette Davis' claimed nicknaming of the Academy Award statuette "Oscar, " although the story likely is apocryphal as his nickname was "Ham." Davis' high school sweetheart, Ham (or "Oscar") Harmon married Bette on August 18, 1932. They divorced seven years later.He was one of four ex-husbands of Davis, all of whom were gentiles. Davis friend Joan Blondell, then married to Mike Todd, a Jew, nicknamed them "The Four Skins."