Portia Nelson date of birth:
May 27, 1920
How old was Portia Nelson when died?
80
Where was Portia Nelson born?
Brigham City, Utah, U.S.
When did Portia Nelson die?
March 6, 2001
Where did Portia Nelson die?
New York City, NY
Why did Portia Nelson die?
Cancer
Is Portia Nelson gay or straight?
Lesbian
What is Portia Nelson's ethnicity?
White
What is Portia Nelson nationality?
American
What is Portia Nelson's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, actress, author
What instruments does Portia Nelson play?
Vocals, Classical Music Entry
Short Biography
Portia Nelson (May 27, 1920 – March 6, 2001) was an American popular singer, songwriter, actress, and author. She was best known for her appearances in the most prestigious 1950s cabarets, where she sang an elegant repertoire in a soprano noted for its silvery tone, perfect diction, intimacy, and meticulous attention to words. In 1965 she portrayed the cantankerous Sister Berthe in the film version of The Sound of Music; she also had a minor role as Sarah in the musical Doctor Dolittle; on TV’s All My Children Nelson played the long-running role of nanny Mrs. Gurney. Her book of poetic musings, There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery, became a mainstay of twelve-step programs.