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David Nelson(1936-2011)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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David Nelson
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Peyton Place (1957)
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David Nelson was born on October 24, 1936 in New York City to Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Nelson. He attended Hollywood High School. He later was a film producer (The Nelson Co.) and director, who directed several episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952).

Nelson had two sons with his first wife, June Blair. Daniel Blair Nelson was born on August 20, 1962 and James Eric Nelson was born June 8, 1966. After that marriage ended in divorce, he remarried to Yvonne O'Connor Huston in 1975, adopting her three children.

His stepdaughter Teri Nelson Carpenter was once married to game show host Chuck Woolery. His twin nephews Matthew and Gunnar, perform as The Nelsons. Matthew Nelson performs with Red37 and Gunnar Nelson is a radio host. His niece, Tracy Nelson, is an accomplished actress.
BornOctober 24, 1936
DiedJanuary 11, 2011(74)
BornOctober 24, 1936
DiedJanuary 11, 2011(74)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
7.4
TV Series
  • Dave Nelson
  • David Nelson
  • Dave
  • David
  • Young Uncle Alfred
Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
Cry-Baby
6.5
  • Wanda's Father
  • 1990
Up in Smoke (1978)
Up in Smoke
6.9
  • Roxy Doorman
  • 1978
Last Plane Out (1983)
Last Plane Out
4.3
  • Producer
  • 1983

Credits

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Actor



  • The History Chicks (2011)
    The History Chicks
    8.5
    Podcast Series
    • David Nelson
    • 2011
  • Eileen Davidson, Bryton James, Joshua Morrow, Gina Tognoni, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, and Peter Bergman in The Young and the Restless (1973)
    The Young and the Restless
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Jumbo (credit only)
    • 1990
  • Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Cry-Baby
    6.5
    • Wanda's Father
    • 1990
  • A Family for Joe (1990)
    A Family for Joe
    6.4
    TV Series
    • George Merkel
    • 1990
  • Terry Farrell, David D'Arnal, Clarence Gilyard Jr., and Mark Neely in Off the Mark (1987)
    Off the Mark
    5.3
    • Current Resident
    • 1987
  • Michael J. Fox, Anthony Edwards, Bob Denver, Crystal Bernard, Todd Bridges, Tony Dow, Dwayne Hickman, Ken Osmond, Dana Plato, Tom Villard, and Dawn Wells in High School U.S.A. (1983)
    High School U.S.A.
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Krinsky, Janitor
    • 1983
  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Gary Gage
    • 1978
  • Up in Smoke (1978)
    Up in Smoke
    6.9
    • Roxy Doorman
    • 1978
  • Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (1976)
    Smash-Up on Interstate 5
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Berman
    • 1976
  • Sonic Boom
    6.3
    Short
    • Co-Pilot
    • 1975
  • The D.A. (1971)
    The D.A.
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Jim Merit
    • 1971
  • John Wayne in Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)
    Swing Out, Sweet Land
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • Union Soldier
    • 1970
  • Ralph Taeger in Hondo (1967)
    Hondo
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Jeff Williams
    • 1967
  • Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
    The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dave Nelson
    • Dave
    • David Nelson ...
    • 1952–1966
  • Kristin Harmon and Ricky Nelson in Love & Kisses (1965)
    Love & Kisses
    6.6
    • Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
    • 1965

Producer



  • Rick Nelson: A Brother Remembers
    9.6
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1987
  • Last Plane Out (1983)
    Last Plane Out
    4.3
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Harriet Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, Susan Sennett, and Brenda Sykes in Ozzie's Girls (1973)
    Ozzie's Girls
    7.3
    TV Series
    • producer
    • associate producer
    • 1973
  • Easy to Be Free (1973)
    Easy to Be Free
    • producer
    • 1973

Director



  • Da Brat Featuring T-Boz: Ghetto Love
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Rick Nelson: A Brother Remembers
    9.6
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1987
  • America, You're Too Young to Die
    Short
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Rare Breed (1984)
    Rare Breed
    5.0
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Goodnight, Beantown (1983)
    Goodnight, Beantown
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Last Plane Out (1983)
    Last Plane Out
    4.3
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Death Screams (1982)
    Death Screams
    4.4
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)
    Adam-12
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Harriet Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, Susan Sennett, and Brenda Sykes in Ozzie's Girls (1973)
    Ozzie's Girls
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Easy to Be Free (1973)
    Easy to Be Free
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Linda Evans, Don Joslyn, Don Murray, and Angelique Pettyjohn in Childish Things (1969)
    Childish Things
    6.0
    • Director
    • 1969
  • Brooke Adams, Brian Corcoran, Joel Davison, and Burl Ives in O.K. Crackerby! (1965)
    O.K. Crackerby!
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
    The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963–1965

Videos3

Peyton Place
Trailer 2:34
Peyton Place
The Best of the Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet
Trailer 1:07
The Best of the Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet
The Best of the Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet
Trailer 1:07
The Best of the Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet
Here Come the Nelsons
Trailer 2:02
Here Come the Nelsons

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dave
  • Born
    • October 24, 1936
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 11, 2011
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(colon cancer)
  • Spouses
      Yvonne O'Connor HustonSeptember 3, 1975 - January 11, 2011 (his death)
  • Children
      Daniel Blair Nelson
  • Parents
      Harriet Nelson
  • Relatives
      Tracy Nelson(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    (1950s) TV commercial: Coca-Cola.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    For the film The Big Circus (1959), he had to learn how to be a catcher in a trapeze act. He later appeared professionally as a catcher.
  • Quotes
    We would keep up the front of this totally problemless, happy-go-lucky group. There might have been a tremendous battle in our home, but if someone from outside came in, it would be as if the director yelled, "Roll 'em". We'd fall right into our stage roles.
  • Nickname
    • Dave

FAQ

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  • When did David Nelson die?
    January 11, 2011
  • How did David Nelson die?
    Colon cancer
  • How old was David Nelson when he died?
    74 years old
  • Where did David Nelson die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was David Nelson born?
    October 24, 1936

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