Nelson EDDY was an American singer and actor who was popular in the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known for his performances in musical films, such as Naughty Marietta (1935), Rose Marie (1936), and The Phantom of the Opera (1943). He also starred in a number of non-musical films, such as Show Boat (1936) and The Girl of the Golden West (1938). EDDY was one of the most successful singers of the era, with over 50 million records sold.