David Nelson Biography

Fast Facts

• Received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996 for his contribution to television
• Passed away in 2011 from complications dealing with his colon cancer
• Started his movie career with his brother in the family film "Here Come the Nelsons․"
• Quote: "(On his brother's larger fanbase) "We were 3 1/2 years apart․ So when Rick was funny, I laughed with everyone else․ And when he became a popular singer, I rooted for him․""
• Was most recognized for his role in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" that featured his actual parents, Ozzie and Harriet, and younger brother Eric
• Directed a number of episodes while acting on "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet․"
• Started his own commercial production company following his time on TV
• Learned how to become a catcher in a trapeze act for his role in "The Big Circus" and later used that experience to perform professionally as a catcher