David Nelson

David Nelson

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

Cry-Baby

as Wanda's Father

Up in Smoke

as Roxy Doorman

Day of the Outlaw

as Gene, Bruhn's Gang

Cast Credits

Cry-Baby

as Wanda's Father

Off the Mark

as Current Resident

High School U.S.A.

as Mr. Krinsky, Janitor

Up in Smoke

as Roxy Doorman

Sonic Boom

as Co-Pilot

Swing Out, Sweet Land

as Union Soldier

Love and Kisses

as Cameo Appearance

The Big Show

as Eric Solden

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as Earl Collins

The Big Circus

as Tommy Gordon

Day of the Outlaw

as Gene, Bruhn's Gang

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

as Henry Pennypacker

Peyton Place

as Ted Carter

Here Come the Nelsons

as David Nelson

An LA Christmas Story

as Comedy Club Patron

Crew Credits