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What Is Tracy Nelson’s Net Worth?

Tracy Nelson is an American actress, dancer, and author with a net worth estimated at $2 million. She is widely recognized for being the daughter of actress Kristin Nelson and musician Ricky Nelson. Tracy has appeared in notable films such as “Yours, Mine and Ours” (1968) and “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” (1986). Her television roles include Jennifer DiNuccio on “Square Pegs” (1982–1983), Angela Timini on “Glitter” (1984–1985), Sister Stephanie “Steve” Oskowski on “Father Dowling Mysteries” (1989–1991), and Evelyn Gardner in “A League of Their Own” (1993). She has also made appearances in recurring roles on “Melrose Place” (1994–1995), “Snow River: The McGregor Saga” (1995), and “Murphy Brown” (1998), and featured in TV movies like “Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo” (1992), “Touched By Evil” (1997), “Perfect Game” (2000), and “A Grandpa for Christmas” (2007). Additionally, she starred on Broadway as Rizzo in “Grease” in 1995.

Early Life

Tracy Nelson was born Tracy Kristine Nelson on October 25, 1963, in Santa Monica, California. Her mother, Kristin, was an actress and painter, while her father, Ricky, was a musician and actor. Tragically, Ricky died in a plane crash in 1985 at the age of 45, and Kristin passed away from a heart attack in 2018 at the age of 72. Kristin was the sister of actor Mark Harmon and model/actress Kelly Harmon, and Ricky was the son of actors Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. Tracy is the eldest of three siblings, with Gunnar and Matthew Nelson (of the rock duo Nelson) and Sam Nelson. Her parents divorced in 1982. Tracy graduated from The Buckley School and the Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake School) in 1981, later studying Dance and European History at Bard College in New York.

Career

Tracy began her career at the young age of four, playing one of Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda’s daughters in the 1968 film “Yours, Mine and Ours.” She trained in ballet under Tania Lachine and started touring California with a dance company during her grammar school years. Additionally, she studied theatre with Nina Foch and Kim Stanley, performing in The Edinburgh Fringe Festival post-high school. Tracy gained popularity as Jennifer DiNuccio on the CBS sitcom “Square Pegs” from 1982 to 1983, followed by her role as Angela Timini on ABC’s “Glitter” (1984–1985) and a recurring character on NBC’s “Family Ties.” During this time, she made guest appearances on shows such as “Hotel” (1983), “St. Elsewhere” (1984), and “The Love Boat” (1985). From 1989 to 1991, she portrayed Sister Stephanie “Steve” Oskowski on “Father Dowling Mysteries.” In the ’80s, she also appeared in films like “Maria’s Lovers” (1984) and “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” (1986), along with several TV movies. In 1993, she played Evelyn Gardner in the television version of “A League of Their Own,” followed by guest spots on shows including “Matlock” (1994) and “Seinfeld” (1998), while having a recurring role on “Murphy Brown” (1998).

In the mid-1990s, Tracy had recurring roles on “Melrose Place” (1994–1995) as Meredith Parker and on “Snowy River: The McGregor Saga” (1995) as Ruth Whitney. She featured in the 1998 film “The Night Caller” and in various TV movies. Entering the 2000s, she guest-starred on “7th Heaven,” and appeared in films such as “The Perfect Tenant,” “The Perfect Nanny,” as well as several TV movies. Her guest appearances continued in “Will & Grace” (2002) and “Still Standing” (2003), while she starred in multiple TV movies throughout the decade. Recently, in 2016, Tracy co-starred with Cloris Leachman and Ed Asner in the Feeln series “The Eleventh,” alongside roles in other films and TV productions, including a number of TV movies from 2018 to 2024.

Personal Life

Tracy was married to actor William R. Moses on July 25, 1987, welcoming their daughter Remington in 1992. The couple divorced in late 1997. In 2001, she had a son named Elijah with Chris Clark. Tracy has faced significant health challenges, having been diagnosed with three types of cancer throughout her life. In 1987, she was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, followed by a thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2005, and breast cancer in 2010, leading to a bilateral mastectomy. Tracy actively advocates for cancer research and has served as a spokesperson for The Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, an honor recognized with a Lifesaver Award, alongside receiving the Jill Ireland Award from the Amie Karen Cancer Fund for Children.