Portrait of Dick Nelson

Dick Nelson

Bio: Dick Nelson was a writer, known for Marcus Welby, M. D
Born: Sun, Apr 07 1929
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, USA

Death: Mon, Oct 27 2025
Dick Nelson is 96 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Dick Nelson was 48 in Mayday at 40,000 Feet as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1977
Poster of Kingston
Kingston
Dick Nelson was 47 in Kingston as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1976
Poster of Houston, We've Got a Problem
Houston, We've Got a Problem
Dick Nelson was 44 in Houston, We've Got a Problem as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1974
Poster of Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Dick Nelson was 44 in Shootout in a One-Dog Town as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1974
Poster of Terror in the Sky
Terror in the Sky
Dick Nelson was 42 in Terror in the Sky as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of One More Train to Rob
One More Train to Rob
Dick Nelson was 41 in One More Train to Rob as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of The Challengers
The Challengers
Dick Nelson was 40 in The Challengers as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1970
Poster of The Sound of Anger
The Sound of Anger
Dick Nelson was 39 in The Sound of Anger as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Dick Nelson was 58+ in Jake and the Fatman as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Dick Nelson was 55+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Boone
Boone
Dick Nelson was 54+ in Boone as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Dick Nelson was 52+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Writer, Executive Story Editor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Nero Wolfe
Nero Wolfe
Dick Nelson was 52+ in Nero Wolfe as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 24 1981
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Dick Nelson was 52+ in Falcon Crest as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Dick Nelson was 51+ in Dynasty as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean
Dick Nelson was 51+ in Freebie and the Bean as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 06 1980
Poster of A Man Called Sloane
A Man Called Sloane
Dick Nelson was 50+ in A Man Called Sloane as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Dick Nelson was 50+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Teleplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Dick Nelson was 47+ in How the West Was Won as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Dick Nelson was 46+ in Wonder Woman as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Three for the Road
Three for the Road
Dick Nelson was 46+ in Three for the Road as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Dick Nelson was 43+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Dick Nelson was 41+ in Alias Smith and Jones as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Dick Nelson was 40+ in Medical Center as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Dick Nelson was 39+ in The Name of the Game as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Dick Nelson was 39+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Dick Nelson was 36+ in The F.B.I. as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Dick Nelson was 35+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Dick Nelson was 34+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Dick Nelson was 33+ in The Eleventh Hour as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Dick Nelson was 33+ in The Virginian as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Dick Nelson was 32+ in Ben Casey as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Bourbon Street Beat
Bourbon Street Beat
Dick Nelson was 30+ in Bourbon Street Beat as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Dick Nelson was 29+ in Rawhide as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Dick Nelson was 28+ in Sugarfoot as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Dick Nelson was 26+ in Gunsmoke as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955