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David Nelson (I) (1936–2011)

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David Nelson was born 24 October 1936, New York, New York to Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard. He attended Hollywood High School. David was a film producer in Newport Beach and also directed several episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. He started his own commercial production company. David had two boys by ex-wife... See full bio »

Born:

David Oswald Nelson
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 74) in Los Angeles, California, USA
Ricky and David Nelson circa 1960 David Nelson 51st Annual Boomtown Party Century Plaza Hotel Century City, California United States May 15, 2004 To license this image (2730688), contact WireImage.com
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1990 Cry-Baby
Wanda's Father
 
1990 A Family for Joe (TV movie)
George Merkel
 
1983 High School U.S.A. (TV movie)
Mr. Krinsky, janitor
 
1978 The Love Boat (TV series)
Gary Gage
– Julie Falls Hard/Double Wedding/The Dummies (1978) … Gary Gage
 
1978 Up in Smoke
Roxy Doorman
 
1976 Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (TV movie)
Berman
 
1974 Sonic Boom (short)
Co-pilot
 
1971 The D.A. (TV series)
Jim Merit
– The People vs. Barrington (1971) … Jim Merit
 
1970 Swing Out, Sweet Land (TV movie)
Union Soldier
 
1967 Hondo (TV series)
Jeff
– Hondo and the Apache Trail (1967) … Jeff
 
1952-1966 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
David Nelson / Dave / David / …
– The Game Room (1966) … Dave
– Ozzie, the Babysitter (1966) … Dave
– Dave's Other Office (1966) … Dave
– Rick's Assistant (1966) … Dave
– Waiting for Joe (1966) … David Nelson (credit only)
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1965 Love and Kisses
Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
 
1961 The Big Show
Eric Solden
 
1959 -30-
Earl Collins
 
1959 Day of the Outlaw
Gene, Bruhn's Gang
 
1959 The Big Circus
Tommy Gordon
 
1959 The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
Henry Pennypacker
 
1957 Peyton Place
Ted Carter
 
1952 Here Come the Nelsons
David Nelson
 
Show ShowDirector (10 titles)
1984 Rare Breed
 
1984 Goodnight, Beantown (TV series)
– The Consumer's Best Friend (1984)
 
1983 Last Plane Out
 
1982 Death Screams
 
1975 Adam-12 (TV series)
– Ladies' Night (1975)
 
1973 Easy to Be Free
 
1973 Ozzie's Girls (TV series)
 
1969 Childish Things
 
1965 O.K. Crackerby! (TV series)
– No Deposit, No Return (1965)
– Woodman, Spare That Family Tree (1965)
– The Saint John Raid (1965)
 
1963-1964 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
– Kris Plays Cupid (1964)
– Rick and Kris Go to the Mountains (1964)
– Wally's Pen Pal (1963)
– Publicity for the Fraternity (1963)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1956-1961 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
– Rick's 21st Birthday (1961) (performer: "Happy Birthday To You" - uncredited)
– A Piano for the Fraternity (1960) (performer: "Deck the Halls", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town")
– Sea Captain (1959) (performer: "On the Banks of the Old Raritan")
– Rick's Riding Lesson (1958) (performer: "Cindy, Cindy" - uncredited)
– Who Is Betty? (1958) (performer: "Old McDonald Had A Farm" - uncredited)
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1959 -30- (performer: "Boy")
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
1983 Last Plane Out (producer)
 
1973 Easy to Be Free (producer)
 
1973 Ozzie's Girls (TV series) (associate producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1974 Sonic Boom (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (17 titles)
2005 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2000 Backstory (TV series documentary)
Himself - Actor
– Peyton Place (2000) … Himself - Actor
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Ozzie and Harriet: The Adventures of America's Favorite Family (1998) … Himself
 
1984 Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
 
1982 Circus of the Stars #7 (TV special documentary)
 
1982 Xpose (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– They're Killing Our Children (1982) … Himself
 
1981 Circus of the Stars #6 (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 The Goodwill Industries Telethon (TV special)
 
1980 Circus of the Stars #5 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #4 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #3 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1977 Circus of the Stars #2 (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1977 Circus of the Stars (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1966 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Trapeze Artist
– Episode #4.8 (1966) … Himself - Trapeze Artist
– Episode #3.14 (1966) … Himself - Trapeze Artist
 
1959 Disneyland '59 (TV documentary)
Himself (as Dave)
 
1959 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Himself - Recipient
– The Hollywood Merit Awards (1959) … Himself - Recipient
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2005 Ricky Nelson Sings (TV documentary)
 
1965 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
 

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Personal Quote:

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. See more »

Trivia:

Son of Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard. See more »

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Star Sign:

Scorpio