IMDb > Ralph Nelson
Photo Not Submitted add/change photo
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

Ralph Nelson (I) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 3)
Duel at Diablo (1966) -- James Garner and Sidney Poitier team up for this sweeping story of the bitter conflict between the Apache and the white man. Features stunning images of Utah's sun-blasted landscapes.
Lilies of the Field (1963) -- Trailer for this black and white classic
Duel at Diablo (1966) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:
12 August 1916, New York City, New York, USA more
Date of Death:
21 December 1987, Santa Monica, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
In 1959, Emmy Award-winning television director Ralph Nelson directed... more
STARmeter: ?
Up 28% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
Will Smith To Star In “Flowers For Algernon” Remake?
 (From Filmofilia. 11 November 2009, 1:35 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Alf Elson
US TV Schedule:
Fri. Jan. 111:31 AMSYFY The Twilight ZoneA World of His Own#1.36more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Production Manager, Self
Director:
  1. Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) (TV)
  2. You Can't Go Home Again (1979) (TV)
  3. Because He's My Friend (1978) (TV)
    ... aka Love Under Pressure (Canada: English title: video title)
  4. Lady of the House (1978) (TV)
  5. A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1978)
  6. Embryo (1976)
    ... aka Created to Kill (USA: reissue title)
  7. The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)
  8. The Wrath of God (1972)
  9. Flight of the Doves (1971)
  10. Soldier Blue (1970)
  11. ...tick... tick... tick... (1970)

  12. Charly (1968)
  13. Counterpoint (1967)
  14. Duel at Diablo (1966)
    ... aka Ralph Nelson's Duel at Diablo (USA: complete title)
  15. Once a Thief (1965)
    ... aka Les tueurs de San Francisco (France)
  16. The Man Who Bought Paradise (1965) (TV)
  17. Father Goose (1964)
  18. Fate Is the Hunter (1964)
  19. Soldier in the Rain (1963)
  20. "The Farmer's Daughter" (1 episode, 1963)
        - The Speechmaker: Part 1 (1963) TV episode
  21. Lilies of the Field (1963)
  22. Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
    ... aka Blood Money (UK)
  23. "The DuPont Show of the Week" (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Richest Man in Bogota (1962) TV episode
  24. "The Dick Powell Show" (3 episodes, 1961)
    ... aka The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
        - Three Soldiers (1961) TV episode
        - Doyle Against the House (1961) TV episode
        - John J. Diggs (1961) TV episode
  25. "The Defenders" (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Man with the Concrete Thumb (1961) TV episode
  26. "Play of the Week" (2 episodes, 1960-1961)
        - Black Monday (1961) TV episode
        - Legend of Lovers (1960) TV episode
  27. What About Linda? (1961) (TV)
    ... aka March of Dimes, What About Linda (USA: complete title)
  28. "The Witness" (1 episode, 1960)
        - Jimmy Hines (1960) TV episode
  29. "The Twilight Zone" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka The Twilight Zone: The Original Series (Australia)
    ... aka Twilight Zone (USA: new title)
        - A World of His Own (1960) TV episode
  30. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - The Man in the Funny Suit (1960) TV episode

  31. "Startime" (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Ford Startime
    ... aka Lincoln-Mercury Startime
        - The Jazz Singer (1959) TV episode
  32. "Playhouse 90" (6 episodes, 1956-1959)
        - The Second Happiest Day (1959) TV episode
        - The Day Before Atlanta (1959) TV episode
        - The Return of Ansel Gibbs (1958) TV episode
        - Snowshoes: A Comedy of People and Horses (1957) TV episode
        - Made in Heaven (1956) TV episode
          (1 more)
  33. "The DuPont Show of the Month" (3 episodes, 1957-1959)
        - Hamlet (1959) TV episode
        - Aladdin (1958) TV episode
        - Junior Miss (1957) TV episode
  34. "Studio One" (5 episodes, 1951-1958)
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - A Funny-Looking Kid (1958) TV episode
        - The Shadow of a Genius (1958) TV episode
        - A Chill on the Wind (1951) TV episode
        - Public Servant (1951) TV episode
        - Track of the Cat (1951) TV episode
  35. "Climax!" (10 episodes, 1956-1957)
    ... aka Climax Mystery Theater (USA: alternative title)
        - Murder Has a Deadline (1957) TV episode
        - Two Tests for Tuesday (1957) TV episode
        - Keep Me in Mind (1957) TV episode
        - The Largest City in Captivity (1957) TV episode
        - Murder Is a Witch (1957) TV episode
          (5 more)
  36. Blood Money (1957) (TV)
  37. Cinderella (1957) (TV)
    ... aka Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (USA: complete title)
  38. "Ford Star Jubilee" (1 episode, 1956)
        - This Happy Breed (1956) TV episode
  39. "Front Row Center" (12 episodes, 1956)
        - Pretend You Belong to Me (1956) TV episode
        - The Human Touch (1956) TV episode
        - Instant of Truth (1956) TV episode
        - Hawk's Head (1956) TV episode
        - Search for a Stranger (1956) TV episode
          (7 more)
  40. "General Electric Theater" (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - Judy Garland Musical Special (1956) TV episode
        - Let It Rain (1955) TV episode
  41. "The Motorola Television Hour" (3 episodes, 1953-1954)
    ... aka Motorola TV Hour (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Motorola TV Theatre (USA: alternative title)
        - Atomic Attack (1954) TV episode
        - Brandenburg Gate (1953) TV episode
        - Outlaw's Reckoning (1953) TV episode
  42. "Medallion Theatre" (2 episodes, 1953)
        - They Call Them the Meek (1953) TV episode
        - The Decision at Arrowsmith (1953) TV episode
  43. "ABC Album" (1 episode, 1953)
    ... aka The Plymouth Playhouse (USA: new title)
        - Justice (1953) TV episode
  44. "The Stage Door" (8 episodes, 1950)
        - Episode #1.8 (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.7 (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.6 (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.5 (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.4 (1950) TV episode
          (3 more)
  45. "Mama" (3 episodes, 1949-1950)
    ... aka I Remember Mama
        - Mama Has a Bad Day (1950) TV episode
        - Mama and Madam Zodiac (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.1 (1949) TV episode
Producer:
  1. Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) (TV) (executive producer)
  2. Flight of the Doves (1971) (producer)
  3. ...tick... tick... tick... (1970) (producer)

  4. Charly (1968) (producer)
  5. Duel at Diablo (1966) (producer)
    ... aka Ralph Nelson's Duel at Diablo (USA: complete title)
  6. Once a Thief (1965) (associate producer)
    ... aka Les tueurs de San Francisco (France)
  7. The Man Who Bought Paradise (1965) (TV) (producer)
  8. Lilies of the Field (1963) (producer)
  9. "The Dick Powell Show" (producer) (3 episodes, 1961)
    ... aka The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
        - Three Soldiers (1961) TV episode (producer)
        - Doyle Against the House (1961) TV episode (producer)
        - John J. Diggs (1961) TV episode (producer)
  10. What About Linda? (1961) (TV) (producer)
    ... aka March of Dimes, What About Linda (USA: complete title)
  11. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (producer) (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - The Man in the Funny Suit (1960) TV episode (producer)

  12. "Climax!" (producer) (2 episodes, 1957)
    ... aka Climax Mystery Theater (USA: alternative title)
        - Tunnel of Fear (1957) TV episode (producer)
        - The Trial of Captain Wirtz (1957) TV episode (producer)
  13. "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (producer) (1 episode, 1954)
        - Fred Allen's Sketchbook (1954) TV episode (producer)
Actor:
  1. "Starsky and Hutch" .... Dr. Green (1 episode, 1978)
        - Partners (1978) TV episode .... Dr. Green
  2. The Wrath of God (1972) (uncredited) .... Executed prisoner
  3. Soldier Blue (1970) (as Alf Elson) .... Agent Long

  4. Charly (1968) (uncredited) .... Convention speaker
  5. Counterpoint (1967) .... Belgian officer
  6. Duel at Diablo (1966) (as Alf Elson) .... Col. Foster (CO, Fort Concho)
    ... aka Ralph Nelson's Duel at Diablo (USA: complete title)
  7. Lilies of the Field (1963) (uncredited) .... Mr. Ashton (owner, Ashton Construction Co.)
  8. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - The Man in the Funny Suit (1960) TV episode

  9. "Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond" .... George Chambers (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Alcoa Presents (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka One Step Beyond (USA: syndication title)
        - Forked Lightning (1959) TV episode .... George Chambers
  10. Stump Run (1959)
    ... aka Stump Run in Skunk Hollow (USA: reissue title)
  11. "Studio One" (1 episode, 1952)
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - Burden of Guilt (1952) TV episode
Writer:
  1. Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) (TV) (teleplay)
  2. The Wrath of God (1972) (writer)
  3. Flight of the Doves (1971) (writer)

  4. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - The Man in the Funny Suit (1960) TV episode (writer)

  5. "Startime" (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Ford Startime
    ... aka Lincoln-Mercury Startime
        - The Jazz Singer (1959) TV episode (writer)
  6. "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1 episode, 1959)
        - Hamlet (1959) TV episode (adaptation)
Production Manager:
  1. "General Electric Theater" (production supervisor) (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - Judy Garland Musical Special (1956) TV episode (production supervisor) (as Ralph Nelson)
Self:
  1. The Background Beat (1965) (uncredited) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
The Man in the Dog Suit (1958). Comedy. Written by Albert Belch and William H. Wright. Based on the novel by Edwin Corle. Directed by Ralph Nelson. Coronet Theatre: 30 Oct 1958- 29 Nov 1958 (36 performances). Cast: Thomas Carlin, Kathleen Comegys (as "Mrs. Louis Stoddard"), Hume Cronyn (as "Oliver Walling"), Nancy Cushman, John Griggs, Arthur Hughes, Carmen Mathews, John McGovern, Clinton Sundberg, Jessica Tandy (as "Martha Walling"). Produced by The Producers Theatre. Associate Producer: Lewis Allen. more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Romance | Biography more
Plot Keywords:
Anthology | Based On Novel | Character Name In Title | Beautiful Woman more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Ralph Nelson (I)
Find where Ralph Nelson is credited alongside another name
Ralph Nelson &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.