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David Nelson

Acting Born Oct 24, 1936 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1952–1999
48 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Nelson works in acting. Born October 24, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Television: The First Fifty Years
The Courtyard
Cry-Baby
Off the Mark
High School U.S.A.
In Search of Historic Jesus
Up in Smoke
The Love Boat
Smash-Up on Interstate 5
Sonic Boom
Swing Out, Sweet Land
The Movie Orgy
Hondo
Love and Kisses
The Hollywood Palace
Day of the OutlawThe Remarkable Mr. PennypackerThe Big CircusDisneyland '59-30-
Peyton Place
The Steve Allen Show
The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietHere Come the Nelsons

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • The Love Boat (1977) as Gary Gage
  • The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Recipient
  • The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as David
  • The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Trapeze Artist
  • Hondo (1967)
  • Cry-Baby (1990) as Wanda's Father
  • Up in Smoke (1978) as Roxy Doorman
  • Peyton Place (1957) as Ted Carter
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  • High School U.S.A. (1983) as Mr. Krinsky, Janitor
  • The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
  • Day of the Outlaw (1959) as Gene, Bruhn's Gang
  • Sonic Boom (1974) as Co-Pilot
  • Off the Mark (1987) as Current Resident
  • The Courtyard (1995) as Cop
  • Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959) as Henry Pennypacker
  • The Big Circus (1959) as Tommy Gordon
  • Disneyland '59 (1959) as Self
  • Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (1976) as Berman
  • Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Union Soldier
  • -30- (1959) as Earl Collins
  • Love and Kisses (1965) as Cameo Appearance
  • Here Come the Nelsons (1952) as David Nelson
  • In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) as Leper

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Nelson best known for?

David Nelson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Love Boat (1977), The Steve Allen Show (1956), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952), The Hollywood Palace (1964).

When and where was David Nelson born?

David Nelson was born on October 24, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does David Nelson have?

David Nelson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1999.

What is David Nelson's background in cinema and television?

David Oswald Nelson (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011) was an American actor. He was the elder son of entertainment couple Harriet Hilliard Nelson and Ozzie Nelson and the older brother of musician Ricky Nelson. Nelson's acting career started in 1949 when he and his brother began playing themselves on his parents' ...

David Nelson by the numbers

24credits
19films
5TV series
1952–1999active years

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