David Nelson

David Oswald Nelson or David Nelson was born on October 24, 1936. David Nelson was an American actor and producer. David Nelson was the elder son of bandleader as well as TV actor Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard and was the elder brother of singer Eric Ricky Nelson. David Nelson, along with his brother and parents, first appeared on the long-running sitcom 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet ' which broadcasted in the 1950s and 1960s. During this series, David Nelson directed several episodes. After the series ended, he continued his acting, directing and producing. David Nelson's last film appearance was in Cry-Baby which released in 1990. For Nelson's contribution to the motion picture the industry honored him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1501 Vine Street, on 1996, May 9. 

David Nelson attended Hollywood High School and also he was the member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, while he was attending the University of Southern California. He acted in many films like Here Come the Nelsons (1952) ,The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (320 episodes, 1952-1966) ,Peyton Place (1957) ,The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959), The Big Circus (1959), Day of the Outlaw (1959), etc. He also directed many films and series like The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (3 episodes) ,O.K. Crackerby! (Unknown episodes) Childish Things (1969), Easy to Be Free, (1973) Ozzie's Girls (1973), Death Screams (1982). David Nelson was also a producer. Nelson died on January 11, 2011 in Century City, California from complications that occurred due to colon cancer.
             David Nelson is still remembered for his great works and multiple talents.