David Nelson

David Nelson

ActorProducerDirector
Born
October 24, 1936
Died
January 11, 2011
Awards
2 wins, 3 nominations

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…

Biography

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.

Actor

The History ChicksThe History Chicks(2011)as David Nelson
The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless(1973)as Jumbo
Cry-BabyCry-Baby(1990)as Wanda's Father
A Family for JoeA Family for Joe(1990)as George Merkel
Off the MarkOff the Mark(1987)as Current Resident

Second Unit or Assistant Director

No Drums, No BuglesNo Drums, No Bugles(1972)

Thanks

BiographyBiography(1987)
Sonic Boom(1975)

Self

Larry King LiveLarry King Live(1985)as Self
The FactorThe Factor(1996)as Self
BackstoryBackstory(2000)as Self - Actor
Headliners & Legends with Matt LauerHeadliners & Legends with Matt Lauer(1998)as Self
BiographyBiography(1987)as Self

Archive Footage

Rockin' RickyRockin' Ricky(2023)as Self
History of the SitcomHistory of the Sitcom(2021)as David Nelson
Uncle TomUncle Tom(2020)as Self
Pioneers of TelevisionPioneers of Television(2008)as David Nelson - Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
TCM Remembers(2011)as Self, actor

Known for

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David NelsonHarriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)David NelsonDavid Nelson in Peyton Place (1957)Hope Lange and David Nelson in Peyton Place (1957)Peter Lorre, Red Buttons, Adele Mara, David Nelson, and Gilbert Roland in The Big Circus (1959)

Credit Score: David Nelson

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnown★WinsNomsVotes
1Peyton Place7.501958•7.2097246
2The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet4.881952•7.4031816
3Here Come the Nelsons3.251952•6.500270
4Cry-Baby2.501990•6.50068705
5Up in Smoke2.501978•6.90043546
6Day of the Outlaw1.5019597.3004962