
David Nelson
Born
1936-10-24
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
2011-01-11
Biography
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 film debut came in Here Come the Nelsons, released in 1952. Also in 1952 Nelson continued playing himself on the television version of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which ran until 1966.Startin...
Known for

Cry-Baby
Wanda's Father

Up in Smoke
Roxy Doorman

The Love Boat
Gary Gage

Day of the Outlaw
Gene, Bruhn's Gang

Peyton Place
Ted Carter

High School U.S.A.
Mr. Krinsky, Janitor

The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)

The Big Circus
Tommy Gordon

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
David

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Earl Collins

The Courtyard
Cop

Smash-Up on Interstate 5
Berman

Off the Mark
Current Resident

Hondo
TV Series

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
Henry Pennypacker