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David Nelson

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David Nelson

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Also known as David Oswald Nelson

American actor, director, producer (1936-2011)

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David Nelson was an American film and television actor and director. Born in New York City on October 24, 1936, he was the son of Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Nelson and the brother of Ricky Nelson. He began his work period in 1948 and was educated at Hollywood High School and the University of Southern California. Nelson spoke English as his native language and had five children.

He died of colorectal cancer in Century City on January 11, 2011, from natural causes. Nelson was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is part of the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection.

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Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

David Oswald Nelson (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011) was an American actor. He was the elder son of entertainment couple Harriet Hilliard Nelson and Ozzie Nelson and the older brother of musician Ricky Nelson. Nelson's acting career started in 1949 when he and his brother began playing themselves on his parents' radio series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which lasted until 1954. His…

Known for

  • Television: The First Fifty Years — Self (archive footage)1999
  • The Courtyard — Cop1995
  • Cry-Baby — Wanda's Father1990
  • Off the Mark — Current Resident1987
  • High School U.S.A. — Mr. Krinsky, Janitor1983
  • In Search of Historic Jesus — Leper1979
  • Up in Smoke — Roxy Doorman1978
  • The Love Boat — Gary Gage1977
  • Smash-Up on Interstate 5 — Berman1976
  • Sonic Boom — Co-Pilot1974

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
David
Family name
Nelson
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
Century City
Father
Ozzie Nelson
Mother
Harriet Nelson
Sibling
Ricky Nelson
Occupation
television producer
Educated at
Hollywood High School
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Image
Adv of Ozzie and Harriet David Nelson 1964.jpg
Number of children
5
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place of burial
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Commons category
David Nelson (actor)
date of birth
1936-10-24
date of death
2011-01-11
cause of death
Colorectal cancer
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1948-00-00
writing language
English language
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