David Nelson
Born in New York City, New York, USA — Oct 24 1936• Died Jan 11 2011
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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 a…
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David Nelson's Credits
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The Love Boat
Gary Gage
Adam-12
Directing
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Recipient
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
David
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Trapeze Artist
Hondo
Up in Smoke
Roxy Doorman
Cry-Baby
Wanda's Father
Peyton Place
Ted Carter
Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (archive footage)
O.K. Crackerby
Directing
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
The Big Circus
Tommy Gordon
Day of the Outlaw
Gene, Bruhn's Gang
The Courtyard
Cop
Smash-Up on Interstate 5
Berman
High School U.S.A.
Mr. Krinsky, Janitor
Off the Mark
Current Resident
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
Henry Pennypacker
Here Come the Nelsons
David Nelson
Sonic Boom
Co-Pilot
Love and Kisses
Cameo Appearance
Disneyland '59
Self
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Earl Collins
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Union Soldier
An LA Christmas Story
Comedy Club Patron
The Big Show
Eric Solden
Rare Breed
Directing
Last Plane Out
Directing
In Search of Historic Jesus
Leper
Death Screams
Directing
America, You're Too Young to Die
Directing
Childish Things
Directing
Easy to Be Free
Directing