Tracy Kristine Nelson is an American actress, dancer, writer and advocate. She is best known for her role as “Sister Stephanie” in the TV series “The Father Dowling Mysteries”. The article below features more information about her net worth, salary, age, height, and recent activities.
About Tracy Nelson:
Tracy Nelson was born on October 25, 1963, as Tracy Kristine Nelson. She is the daughter of musician Rick Nelson and actress Kristine Harmon. Her maternal grandparents were famous American actress Elyse Knox and sportscaster Tom Harmon. While her paternal grandparents were the famous musician-actor duo, Harriet and Ozzie Nelson.
Tracy Nelson and her brother, Gunner and Matthew Nelson had a difficult childhood, as their parents had an unstable relationship. After their father’s unfortunate death, Tracy’s uncle got custody, because of their mother’s unstable mental state.
Career:
Nelson’s tv debut was at only 4 years old when she was cast in “Yours’ Mine and Ours”. She also appeared on various popular TV series such as “Seinfeld”, “Family Ties”, “Diagnosis Murder”, “7th Heaven” etc. She was a professional dancer, having studied ballet for 17 years. While still in grammar school, she toured throughout California under a dance company. She also starred in multiple movies such as “The Perfect Husband”, “Killer Upstairs”, “A Grandfather for Christmas” and most recently “As Long as I’m Famous”.
Tracy Nelson’s acting career was paused from time to time due to her multiple fights against cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1987. With a 7-hour medical operation and multiple chemotherapies, she overcame her first cancer. Unfortunately, in 2005 her radiation trauma caused her thyroid cancer. Then in 2010, doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer. With surprising luck and indomitable will, she overcame cancer three times. Tracy has recently written a book about her personal experience.
Tracy Nelson Personal Informations:
Full Name | Tracy Kristine Nelson |
Birthdate | October 25, 1963 |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m) |
Age | 58 |
Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, USA |
Residence | N/A |
Religion | Christian |
Nationality | American |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Marital Status | Single |
Father name | Eric Hilliard Nelson |
Mother name | Sharon Kristin Nelson |
Salary | N/A |
Twitter Handle | N/A |
Instagram Handle | N/A |
Tracy Nelson’s Net Worth and Salary:
Tracy Nelson has a net worth of $2 million in 2022. She had previously worked as a professional ballet dancer, touring over California. The former actress also had a short yet successful tv and movie acting career. This tv career has helped her amass a good amount of earnings. Recently, she has also written a book titled “Tightrope Walker in The Circus of Life” and a movie script about her family “The Nelsons”.
Age and Height:
The former actress was born on October 25, 1963. Currently, she is 58 years old. Nelson has a height of 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m).
Husband:
Tracy Nelson married William R. Moses in 1987. Moses is the son of advertising executive Richard Cantrell Moses Sr. and actress Marian McCargo. But the couple divorced in 1997. They share a daughter. Tracy also had a relationship with Chris Clark with whom she had a son named “Elijah Nelson Clark” in 2001. Chris Clark is a jazz, soul and blues singer.
Recent News About Tracy Nelson:
After overcoming cancer three times, Tracy Nelson has been actively working as a spokesperson for cancer research. She is currently working as an active cancer research advocate for the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America. For her work, she recently earned the lifesaver award from the foundation.