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Frank Nelson (II) (1911–1986)

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He had one of those instantly identifiable mugs that made you laugh as soon as you saw him. And then he'd open his mouth. Veteran character actor Frank Nelson was here, there and everywhere in the 50s and 60s, usually playing a pop-eyed, hot-tempered foil to the likes of TV's top comedy stars such as Lucille Ball and Jack Benny... See full bio »

Born:

Frank Brandon Nelson
in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Died:

(age 75) in Hollywood, California, USA
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1994 Garfield and Friends (TV series)
– The Jelly Roger/The Farmyard Feline Philosopher/Dogmother II (1994) (voice)
 
1986 The Malibu Bikini Shop
Richard J. Remington
 
1986 Foofur (TV series)
Dr. Pavlov
– Russian Through New York/Fritz Carlos Bombs Out (1986) … Dr. Pavlov (voice)
– This Little Piggy's on TV/Fencer's Freaky Friday (1986) … Dr. Pavlov (voice)
– A Royal Pain/Nothing to Sneeze At (1986) … Dr. Pavlov (voice)
 
1986 Garfield in Paradise (TV short)
Hotel Clerk/Salesman (voice)
 
1985 The Jetsons (TV series)
– Elroy in Wonderland (1985) (voice)
 
1984-1986 Snorks (TV series)
Governor Wetworth
 
1983 Alice (TV series)
Waiter
– Vera's Secret Lover (1983) … Waiter
 
1983 Monchhichis (TV series)
Wizzar (voice)
 
1981 Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie (voice)
 
1980 Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz (TV short)
Hungry Tiger (voice)
 
1979 The Little Rascals' Christmas Special (TV movie)
Sales Clerk (voice)
 
1978 Puff the Magic Dragon (TV short)
Tall Doctor (voice)
 
1978 Dinky Dog (TV series)
Uncle Dudley
 
1978 The All-New Popeye Hour (TV series)
Uncle Dudley
 
1977 The Mouse and His Child
Crow (voice)
 
1976-1977 Sanford and Son (TV series)
Co-Pilot / Salesman / Salesperson / …
– When John Comes Marching Home (1977) … Waiter
– The Defiant One (1977) … Salesman
– The Hawaiian Connection: Part 2 (1976) … Co-Pilot
– The Hawaiian Connection: Part 1 (1976) … Co-Pilot
– Sergeant Gork (1976) … Soldier
See all 6 episodes »
 
1975 The Oddball Couple (TV series)
Spiffy
 
1967 Petticoat Junction (TV series)
Mr. Austin
– Don't Call Us (1967) … Mr. Austin
 
1964 The Addams Family (TV series)
Cecil B. Pomeroy
– The Addams Family Tree (1964) … Cecil B. Pomeroy
 
1964 The New Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Mr. Randolph
– Leave It to Harry (1964) … Mr. Randolph
 
1963 The Lucy Show (TV series)
Conductor
– Lucy Visits the White House (1963) … Conductor
 
1953-1963 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Clerk / Ticket Agent / Doctor / …
– Return to Broadway (1963) … Travel Agent
– Jack and the Crying Cab Driver (1962) … Ticket Agent
– Crazy Airport (1962)
– Jack on Trial for Murder (1961) … J.B. Willoby
– Death Row Sketch (1961) … Warden
See all 25 episodes »
 
1961-1962 Pete and Gladys (TV series)
Avedon / Gibson / Mr. Curran
– Office Wife (1962) … Avedon
– Who Was That Man? (1962) … Gibson
– The Live-In Couple (1961) … Mr. Curran
 
1960-1962 The Flintstones (TV series)
Clerk / Boulder / Rockbind / …
– Wilma's Vanishing Money (1962) … Clerk (voice)
– A Star Is Almost Born (1962) … Rockbind (voice) (uncredited)
– Fred Flintstone Woos Again (1961) … Clerk (voice) (uncredited)
– The Hot Piano (1961) … Clerk (voice)
– The Engagement Ring (1960) … Clerk (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1961 Calvin and the Colonel (TV series)
Salesman
– Thanksgiving Dinner (1961) … Salesman (voice) (uncredited)
 
1959-1960 The Real McCoys (TV series)
Grand Pharaoh / Mr. Russell
– Weekend in Los Angeles (1960) … Grand Pharaoh
– Luke Gets a Job (1959) … Mr. Russell
 
1960 Mister Magoo (TV series)
Narrator / Host / Concierge / …
– Choo Choo Magoo (1960) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
– Decorator Magoo (1960) … Salesman (voice) (uncredited)
– Lady in Black (1960) … Genie (voice) (uncredited)
– Magoo and the Beanstalk (1960) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
– Magoo at Blithering Heights (1960) … Concierge (voice) (uncredited)
See all 12 episodes »
 
1959 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
Waiter at Breakfast
– Danny's Big Fan (1959) … Waiter at Breakfast
 
1958 Shower of Stars (TV series)
Frank
– Jack Benny Celebrates His 40th Birthday (1958) … Frank
 
1957 Kiss Them for Me
R.L. Nielson - Hotel Manager (uncredited)
 
1957 The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (TV series)
Cruise Director
– Lucy Takes a Cruise to Havana (1957) … Cruise Director
 
1951-1957 I Love Lucy (TV series)
Ralph Ramsey / Ben Benjamin / Conductor / …
– Country Club Dance (1957) … Ralph Ramsey
– Lucy Gets Chummy with the Neighbors (1957) … Ralph Ramsey
– Return Home from Europe (1956) … Customs Officer
– The Great Train Robbery (1955) … Conductor
– Ricky's Movie Offer (1954) … Ben Benjamin
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1957 Kelly and Me
Conductor (uncredited)
 
1957 Private Secretary (TV series)
Oliver Benson
– The Efficiency Expert (1957) … Oliver Benson
 
1953-1956 Our Miss Brooks (TV series)
Mr Fischer / Airport Clerk / Aloysius Kilgallen / …
– Raffle Ticket (1956) … Aloysius Kilgallen
– Mr. Boynton's Return (1956) … Airport Clerk
– Safari O'Toole (1955) … Mr Fischer
– Just Remember the Red River Valley (1954) … Matthew Jones
– Hospital Capers (1954) … Mr. Glint - Lawyer
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1955 It's Always Fair Weather
Midnight with Madeleine Announcer (uncredited)
 
1954 So You Want to Know Your Relatives (short)
Harry Frisby - Television Host (uncredited)
 
1954 Dig That Dog (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1954 It Should Happen to You
Harold (uncredited)
 
1953 Money from Home
Radio Exercise Instructor (voice) (uncredited)
 
1953 Remains to Be Seen
Fleming
 
1953 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
A.K. Bailey
– Pancake Mix (1953) … A.K. Bailey
 
1953 And Baby Makes Two (short)
 
1953 The Clown
Charlie (uncredited)
 
1952 My Pal Gus
Lawyer McNary (uncredited)
 
1952 Bonzo Goes to College
Dick
 
1952 So You're Going to the Dentist (short)
Mr. Diefendorfer - Dental School Representative (uncredited)
 
1952 The Lion and the Horse
Instructor on Phonograph Record (voice) (uncredited)
 
1952 Here Come the Nelsons
Clifford Hastings (uncredited)
 
1952 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Mailman
– Episode #2.23 (1952) … Mailman
 
1952 So You Want to Get It Wholesale (short)
Salesman (uncredited)
 
1951 You Never Can Tell
Police Lt. Gilpin
 
1951 Bedtime for Bonzo
Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
 
1951 Fourteen Hours
Impatient Hotel Guest (uncredited)
 
1950 So You're Going to Have an Operation (short)
Examining Doctor at Hospital (uncredited)
 
1950 The Milkman
Mr. Green
 
1950 The Hank McCune Show (TV series)
 
1950 When You're Smiling
Jeweler
 
1949 So You Want to Be an Actor (short)
Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
 
1949 So You Want to Get Rich Quick (short)
Internal Revenue Service Man (uncredited)
 
1949 Down Memory Lane
Mr. Jefferds, Steve's boss
 
1949 Romantic Rumbolia (short) (voice)
 
1949 Bungle in the Jungle (short) (voice)
 
1949 The 3 Minnies: Sota, Tonka and Ha-Ha! (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1949 Beyond Civilization to Texas (short) (voice)
 
1948 Make Mine Freedom (short)
ISM Salesman (voice) (uncredited)
 
1938 Gang Bullets
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
 
1938 International Crime
E.R.O.M. Announcer (uncredited)
 
1937 Hold 'Em Navy
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
 
1937 Black Legion
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
 
1936 Fugitive in the Sky
Announcer (scenes deleted) (uncredited)
 
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1955 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
– Massage and Date with Gertrude (1955) (performer: "Deep In The Heart Of Texas" - uncredited)
 
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1985 Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs (TV documentary short)
Museum Clerk
 
1981 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Tim Curry/Meat Loaf/The Neverland Express (1981) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1970 Jack Benny's Twentieth Anniversary Special (TV special)
Himself
 
1961 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Himself
– Christmas Party (1961) … Himself
 
1958 The Betty White Show (TV series)
Himself (regular performer)
 
1953 The Saturday Night Revue (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 June 1953 (1953) … Himself
 
1953 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself - Comic Actor
– Episode #3.33 (1953) … Himself - Comic Actor
 
1951 All Star Revue (TV series)
Himself - Guest Character Actor
– Episode #2.13 (1951) … Himself - Guest Character Actor
 
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2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Former AFTRA President
 

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Trivia:

He was a regular on The Jack Benny Program. He also played Ralph Ramsey on I Love Lucy. His signature phrase was a long, drawn-out "Yehhhhssss?". See more »

Trademark:

Usually in his first scene as a guest on a television show, his back would be at the camera and when asked a question would turn around and say "yesssssssssssssssssss!!" See more »

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