Harry Nilsson
| Born | June 15, 1941 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Una O'Keeffe, Diane Clatworthy, Sandra McTaggart |
| Children | Zak Nilsson, Annie Nilsson, Beau Nilsson, Kief Nilsson, Oscar Nilsson, Olivia Nilsson, Ben Nilsson |
| Parents | Bette Nilsson, Harry Edward Nilsson, Jr |
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