David Nelson

American actor, director, producer (1936-2011)
Person human Q1266160
David Nelson
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David Nelson

Summary

David Nelson is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on October 24, 1936[3]. He died in Century City[4]. He died on January 11, 2011[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and television director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • David Nelson was born in New York City[2].
  • David Nelson passed away in Century City[4].
  • David Nelson was born on October 24, 1936[3].
  • David Nelson died on January 11, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • David Nelson's father was Ozzie Nelson[13].
  • David Nelson's mother was Harriet Nelson[14].
  • Among David Nelson's spouses was June Blair[15].
  • David Nelson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was David Nelson's native language[17].
  • David Nelson worked as a film director[6].
  • David Nelson worked as an actor[7].
  • David Nelson's professions included film actor[8].
  • David Nelson's professions included television actor[9].
  • David Nelson's professions included television director[10].
  • David Nelson's professions included television producer[18].
  • David Nelson's education included a stint at University of Southern California[19].
  • David Nelson's education included a stint at Hollywood High School[20].
  • David Nelson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • David Nelson received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[22].
  • David Nelson is recorded as male[23].
  • David Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Nelson's Commons category is recorded as David Nelson (actor)[25].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[26].
  • David Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], David Nelson… he was born on October 24, 1936[3]. His father was Ozzie Nelson[13]. His mother was Harriet Nelson[14]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and Hollywood High School[20], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], television director[10], and television producer[18].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[35], in United States[36] and New Jersey Hall of Fame[22], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 2008[39].

Personal Life

Among David Nelson's spouses was June Blair[15].

Death and Burial

David Nelson died on January 11, 2011[5]. He passed away in Century City[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[26]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

David Nelson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was David Nelson born?

David Nelson's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did David Nelson die?

David Nelson died in Century City[4].

Who were David Nelson's parents?

David Nelson's father was Ozzie Nelson[13]. David Nelson's mother was Harriet Nelson[14].

Who was David Nelson married to?

David Nelson's spouses include June Blair[15].

What did David Nelson do for work?

David Nelson worked as film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and television director[10].

Where did David Nelson go to school?

David Nelson was educated at University of Southern California[19] and Hollywood High School[20].

What awards did David Nelson receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21] and New Jersey Hall of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . njhalloffame.org. njhalloffame.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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