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Frank Nelson (II) (1911–1986)
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. Short and chubby, ...
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Born:in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USADied:(age 75) in Hollywood, California, USA |
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I Love Lucy
Freddie Fillmore / Ralph Ramsey / Ben Benjamin / Conductor / Customs Officer / Dickie Davis / Freddy Fillmore / Henry the Waiter / Sergeant Nelson
(1951-1957)
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Actor (79 credits)
Actor (79 credits)
1994
Garfield and Friends
(TV Series)
- The Jelly Roger/The Farmyard Feline Philosopher/Dogmother II
(1994)
... (voice)
1986
Foofur
(TV Series)
Dr. Pavlov
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)
1985
The Jetsons
(TV Series)
Ralph / Robot Dance Instructor
Ralph / Robot Dance Instructor
- Robot's Revenge
(1985)
... Ralph (voice)
- Dance Time
(1985)
... Robot Dance Instructor
1984-1985
Snorks
(TV Series)
Governor Wetworth
Governor Wetworth
- I Squid You Not/The Backwards Snork
(1985)
... Governor Wetworth (voice)
- A Sign of the Tides/The Littlest Mermaid
(1985)
... Governor Wetworth (voice)
- Gills Just Wanna Have Fun/Guess What's Coming to Dinner!
(1985)
... Governor Wetworth (voice)
- Casey and the Doubleheader/The Ugly Yuckfish
(1985)
... Governor Wetworth (voice)
- Junior's Octopuppy/The Shape of Snorks to Come
(1985)
... Governor Wetworth (voice)
1982
The Smurfs
(TV Series)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- The Smurf Who Couldn't Say No
(1982)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1978
Dinky Dog
(TV Series)
Uncle Dudley
Uncle Dudley
- Rockhead Hound/Tree's a Crowd
(1978)
... Uncle Dudley (voice)
- Like It or Lamp It/Lochness Mess
(1978)
... Uncle Dudley (voice)
- There's No Place Like Home/Buckingham Bow Wow
(1978)
... Uncle Dudley (voice)
- Department Store Dinky/A Hop and a Dink
(1978)
... Uncle Dudley (voice)
- Castaway Canine/Gondola, But Not Forgotten
(1978)
... Uncle Dudley (voice)
1976-1977
Sanford and Son
(TV Series)
Co-Pilot / Waiter / Salesman / ...
Co-Pilot / Waiter / Salesman / ...
- 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
1953-1963
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Ticket Agent / Clerk / Doctor / ...
Ticket Agent / Clerk / 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
1955-1963
Make Room for Daddy
(TV Series)
Post Office Clerk / Perkins / Waiter at Breakfast
Post Office Clerk / Perkins / Waiter at Breakfast
- Rusty's Birthday
(1963)
... Post Office Clerk
- Jose, the Dog Sitter
(1963)
... Perkins
- Danny's Big Fan
(1959)
... Waiter at Breakfast
- Davy Crockett
(1955)
1962
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
(TV Series)
Police Officer / Lake Resort Manager
Police Officer / Lake Resort Manager
- Sidewalk Peddler's Meddler
(1962)
... Police Officer (voice)
- Lake Resort Sport
(1962)
... Lake Resort Manager (voice)
1961-1962
Pete and Gladys
(TV Series)
Avedon / Gibson / Mr. Curran
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 / Rockbind / Rocky Stone / ...
Clerk / Rockbind / Rocky Stone / ...
- 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)
1961
Calvin and the Colonel
(TV Series)
Salesman
Salesman
- Thanksgiving Dinner
(1961)
... Salesman (voice, uncredited)
1960
Mister Magoo
(TV Series)
Narrator / Host / Salesman / ...
Narrator / Host / Salesman / ...
- Decorator Magoo
(1960)
... Salesman (voice, uncredited)
- Marshal Magoo
(1960)
... Narrator (voice, uncredited)
- Robin Hood Magoo
(1960)
... Narrator / Sheriff of Nottingham (voice, uncredited)
- Magoo at Blithering Heights
(1960)
... Concierge (voice, uncredited)
- Rassle Hassle
(1960)
... Referee (voice, uncredited)
1959-1960
The Real McCoys
(TV Series)
Grand Pharaoh / Mr. Russell
Grand Pharaoh / Mr. Russell
- Weekend in Los Angeles
(1960)
... Grand Pharaoh
- Luke Gets a Job
(1959)
... Mr. Russell
1957
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
(TV Series)
Cruise Director
Cruise Director
- Lucy Takes a Cruise to Havana
(1957)
... Cruise Director
1951-1957
I Love Lucy
(TV Series)
Ralph Ramsey / Freddie Fillmore / Customs Officer / ...
Ralph Ramsey / Freddie Fillmore / Customs Officer / ...
- 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 (uncredited)
1956-1957
Private Secretary
(TV Series)
Oliver Benson / Mr. Johnson
Oliver Benson / Mr. Johnson
- The Efficiency Expert
(1957)
... Oliver Benson
- Susie's Crusade
(1956)
... Mr. Johnson
1953-1956
Our Miss Brooks
(TV Series)
Mr Fischer / Aloysius Kilgallen / Airport Clerk / ...
Mr Fischer / Aloysius Kilgallen / Airport Clerk / ...
- 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
1953
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(TV Series)
A.K. Bailey / Andy Beesley
A.K. Bailey / Andy Beesley
- Pancake Mix
(1953)
... A.K. Bailey
- Brother Beesley's Philosophy
(1953)
... Andy Beesley
1949
Romantic Rumbolia
(Short)
(voice)
1949
Bungle in the Jungle
(Short)
(voice)
1949
Beyond Civilization to Texas
(Short)
(voice)
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Self (10 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
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Played Frazer on the Lux Radio Theater broadcast of "Angels With Dirty Faces" (air date 22 May 1939). See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Profiled in "Old-Time Radio Memories" by Mel Simons (BearManor Media). See more »Trademark:
He usually portrayed customer service employees such as clothing salesmen or hotel desk clerks. In his first scene on any particular TV show, his back would be to the camera as the customer approaches and when his assistance is requested, he turns around to the customer and responds in a long, exaggerated, somewhat high pitch, "Yesssssssssssssssssss?"Star Sign:
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