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David Nelson

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David Oswald Nelson (born October 24, 1936) is an American actor, director, producer, and son of bandleader/TV actor Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard.

Born in New York City, Nelson is the older brother of late singer Ricky Nelson. They, along with their parents, appeared on the long-running sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet in the 1950s and 1960s. During the run of the series, Nelson directed several episodes. After the series’ end, Nelson continued acting, directing and producing. Nelson’s last film appearance was in Cry-Baby (1990).

• Born: David Oswald Nelson October 24, 1936 New York, New York, U.S.
• Died: January 11, 2011 (aged 74) Century City, California, U.S.
• Cause of death: Colon cancer
• Resting place: Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: White American
• Education: Hollywood High School
• Alma mater: University of Southern California
• Occupation: Actor, director, producer
• Years active: 1948–1990
• Spouse: June Blair (1961–1975) Yvonne O’Connor Huston (1975–2011)
• Children: Daniel, James, John, Eric, and Teri Nelson
• Parents: Ozzie Nelson (deceased) Harriet Hilliard (deceased)
• Relatives: Ricky Nelson (brother, deceased)

Read more about David Nelson at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

David Nelson, Son in ‘Ozzie and Harriet,’ Dies at 74
NY Times TV, 2011-01-13 03:23:00
The Nelsons — David at far right; Ozzie, center; Harriet, rear; and Rick, far left — in “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.”

Last Surviving Member of TV's Famous Nelson Family Dies
LAist - News from LA, 2011-01-13 01:00:00
Actor, director and producer David Nelson of TV’s “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” passed away on Tuesday due to complications from colon cancer. He was 74. Nelson was the last surviving member of the famous TV family, who along with younger brother Rick (also known as “Ricky”) and parents ...

Appreciation: David Nelson, 1936-2011
LA Times Entertainme, 2011-01-13 00:36:45
It's easy to underestimate David's contribution to this comedy, but, just as there is no Beatles without George (or Ringo, if you prefer), he was essential to the music the Nelsons made.