Portrait of Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Bio: An American television and film director. He has directed many well-know television series, including Gunsmoke, The Patty Duke Show, Gilligan's Island and Happy Days among dozens of others
Born: Sat, Oct 06 1934
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Wed, May 25 2022
Gary Nelson is 87 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Melanie Darrow
Melanie Darrow
Gary Nelson was
62 in Melanie Darrow
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 20 1997
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Gary Nelson was
60 in Fast Company
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 14 1995
Poster of Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
Gary Nelson was
60 in Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 20 1995
Poster of Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Gary Nelson was
59 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert
Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert
Gary Nelson was
59 in Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of The Return of Ironside
The Return of Ironside
Gary Nelson was
58 in The Return of Ironside
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 04 1993
Poster of The Sands of Time
The Sands of Time
Gary Nelson was
58 in The Sands of Time
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 23 1992
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
Gary Nelson was
57 in Revolver
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of The Hit Man
The Hit Man
Gary Nelson was
56 in The Hit Man
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 29 1991
Poster of The Lookalike
The Lookalike
Gary Nelson was
56 in The Lookalike
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 13 1990
Poster of Get Smart, Again!
Get Smart, Again!
Gary Nelson was
54 in Get Smart, Again!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of Police Story: The Watch Commander
Police Story: The Watch Commander
Gary Nelson was
54 in Police Story: The Watch Commander
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Nov 12 1988
Poster of Shooter
Shooter
Gary Nelson was
53 in Shooter
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 11 1988
Poster of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Gary Nelson was
52 in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
as 'Finance, Director'.
Wed, Dec 17 1986
Poster of Murder in Three Acts
Murder in Three Acts
Gary Nelson was
51 in Murder in Three Acts
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of The Baron and the Kid
The Baron and the Kid
Gary Nelson was
50 in The Baron and the Kid
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 21 1984
Poster of More Than Murder
More Than Murder
Gary Nelson was
49 in More Than Murder
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 26 1984
Poster of For Love and Honor
For Love and Honor
Gary Nelson was
48 in For Love and Honor
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of Murder Me, Murder You
Murder Me, Murder You
Gary Nelson was
48 in Murder Me, Murder You
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 09 1983
Poster of Murder in Coweta County
Murder in Coweta County
Gary Nelson was
48 in Murder in Coweta County
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 15 1983
Poster of Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy the Kid
Gary Nelson was
48 in Jimmy the Kid
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of The Pride of Jesse Hallam
The Pride of Jesse Hallam
Gary Nelson was
46 in The Pride of Jesse Hallam
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 03 1981
Poster of The Black Hole
The Black Hole
Gary Nelson was
45 in The Black Hole
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 18 1979
Poster of A Movie Star's Daughter
A Movie Star's Daughter
Gary Nelson was
45 in A Movie Star's Daughter
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of It's a Mile from Here to Glory
It's a Mile from Here to Glory
Gary Nelson was
43 in It's a Mile from Here to Glory
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 05 1978
Poster of To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop
Gary Nelson was
43 in To Kill a Cop
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Gary Nelson was
42 in Freaky Friday
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of Panache
Panache
Gary Nelson was
41 in Panache
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 15 1976
Poster of The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
Gary Nelson was
40 in The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 14 1975
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
Gary Nelson was
40 in Medical Story
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of The Girl on the Late, Late Show
The Girl on the Late, Late Show
Gary Nelson was
39 in The Girl on the Late, Late Show
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Santee
Santee
Gary Nelson was
38 in Santee
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Molly and Lawless John
Molly and Lawless John
Gary Nelson was
38 in Molly and Lawless John
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
Gary Nelson was
36 in The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 09 1971
Poster of Secrets of the Pirate's Inn
Secrets of the Pirate's Inn
Gary Nelson was
35 in Secrets of the Pirate's Inn
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 23 1969

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 Early Edition
Early Edition
Gary Nelson was
61+ in Early Edition
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Memories of Midnight
Memories of Midnight
Gary Nelson was
57+ in Memories of Midnight
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 25 1991
Poster of Noble House
Noble House
Gary Nelson was
53+ in Noble House
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1988
Poster of Houston Knights
Houston Knights
Gary Nelson was
52+ in Houston Knights
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 11 1987
Poster of Lady Blue
Lady Blue
Gary Nelson was
50+ in Lady Blue
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1985
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
Gary Nelson was
50+ in Crazy like a Fox
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of For Love and Honor
For Love and Honor
Gary Nelson was
48+ in For Love and Honor
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Gary Nelson was
47+ in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1982
Poster of McClain's Law
McClain's Law
Gary Nelson was
47+ in McClain's Law
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Gary Nelson was
42+ in Washington: Behind Closed Doors
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1977
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Gary Nelson was
42+ in Hunter
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 1977
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
Gary Nelson was
40+ in Medical Story
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Archer
Archer
Gary Nelson was
40+ in Archer
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Gary Nelson was
39+ in Kojak
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Faraday and Company
Faraday and Company
Gary Nelson was
38+ in Faraday and Company
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1973
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Gary Nelson was
38+ in Adam's Rib
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Toma
Toma
Gary Nelson was
38+ in Toma
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Gary Nelson was
38+ in Police Story
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Brian Keith Show
The Brian Keith Show
Gary Nelson was
37+ in The Brian Keith Show
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of McMillan and Wife
McMillan and Wife
Gary Nelson was
36+ in McMillan and Wife
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of The Partners
The Partners
Gary Nelson was
36+ in The Partners
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971
Poster of Arnie
Arnie
Gary Nelson was
35+ in Arnie
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
Gary Nelson was
35+ in Nanny and the Professor
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Gary Nelson was
34+ in Love, American Style
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Bracken's World
Bracken's World
Gary Nelson was
34+ in Bracken's World
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1969
Poster of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Gary Nelson was
34+ in The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Gary Nelson was
34+ in Room 222
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The Doris Day Show
The Doris Day Show
Gary Nelson was
33+ in The Doris Day Show
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Gary Nelson was
33+ in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
Gary Nelson was
32+ in Accidental Family
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Good Morning, World
Good Morning, World
Gary Nelson was
32+ in Good Morning, World
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of Captain Nice
Captain Nice
Gary Nelson was
32+ in Captain Nice
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of Occasional Wife
Occasional Wife
Gary Nelson was
31+ in Occasional Wife
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966
Poster of Shane
Shane
Gary Nelson was
31+ in Shane
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Gary Nelson was
30+ in Get Smart
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of O.K. Crackerby
O.K. Crackerby
Gary Nelson was
30+ in O.K. Crackerby
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of F Troop
F Troop
Gary Nelson was
30+ in F Troop
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Gary Nelson was
29+ in Gilligan's Island
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gary Nelson was
29+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
Gary Nelson was
28+ in The Patty Duke Show
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Gary Nelson was
25+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Gary Nelson was
22+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Gary Nelson was
20+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955