David Nelson
David Nelson was an American film director, actor, television director and television producer (1936–2011). He was born in New York City and died in Century City.
Also recorded as David Oswald Nelson
David Nelson

WBKB (now known as WLS-TV), local Chicago affiliate of the ABC Television Network at the time. · eBay item photo front photo back · Public domain
- Born
- 1936 · New York City.
- Died
- 2011 · Century City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- actor · television producer · director
- Education
- University of Southern California · Hollywood High School
- Honours
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Languages
- English
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David Nelson was an American film director, actor, television director and television producer (1936–2011). He was born in New York City and died in Century City.
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The authorities additionally record the heading David Oswald Nelson. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Nelson. He married June Blair.

Publicity photo of American actor, David Nelson during his time on the ABC television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, circa 1959.
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1936
David Nelson born at New York City.
2011
David Nelson died at Century City.
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