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*David Nelson was born 24 October 1936, New York, New York to Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard. He attended Hollywood High School.
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*David Oswald Nelson is an American actor, director, producer, and son of bandleader/TV actor Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard.
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Actor, Television Director. The son of entertainers Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and the brother of Ricky Nelson, he is best known for appearing on his parents' TV program "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1952 to 1966). Born in New York City, he moved with his family to Hollywood during the early 1940s, and in 1944, his parents began their own radio series. In 1949, David and Ricky would be coaxed by their parents into appearing on the program and they both became regular cast members. During the run of the TV series, David attended the University of Southern California, and launched his individual acting career, appearing in a string of substantial roles in the features "Peyton Place" (1957), "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker" (1959), "The Big Circus" (1959), and "The Big Show" (1961). During the 1970s, Nelson turned to directing episodes of the TV programs "Ozzie's Girls" and "Adam-12," in addition to commercials. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in television. He died of complications from colon cancer.
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October 24, 1936
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Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States
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2011 |
January 11, 2011
Age 74
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Century CIty, Los Angeles County, CA, United States
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