David Nelson: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 33
- as director
- 5
- on screen
- 1957–2024
David Nelson's Career in Numbers
David Nelson's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Nelson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Peyton Place (1957) to Coven of the Black Cube (2024), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
David Nelson Movies by Decade
- 1950s 5
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 5
The 1950s were David Nelson's busiest decade, with 5 films.
David Nelson Movies by Genre
- Horror 7
- Comedy 6
- Drama 6
- Animation 1
- Documentary 1
- Thriller 1
- Tv movie 1
- Action 1
- Western 1
Horror is the genre David Nelson has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (6).
David Nelson Career Milestones
- First film
- Peyton Place 1957
- Newest film
- Coven of the Black Cube 2024
David Nelson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Nelson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 5 as director and 21 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by David Nelson
5
David Nelson Movies as an Actor
21- 2024
A Very Blood Sick Christmas Special Horror - 2024
Coven of the Black Cube as Reporter Rock · Horror - 2023
Pumpkinman Lives as Mr. Rock · Horror - 2022
Blood Sick Psychosis as Reporter Rock · Horror - 2019
Teachers’ Lounge as Gen. Schmittendorf · Comedy - 1999
The Devil Ant as Detective Nelson · Comedy - 1995
The Courtyard as Cop · Thriller - 1993
The Adventures of Janet: Janet vs Werewolf as Werewolf · Horror - 1993
Son of Werewolf as The Werewolf · Horror - 1987
Off the Mark as Current Resident · Comedy - 1983
High School U.S.A. as Mr. Krinsky, Janitor · Tv movie - 1979
In Search of Historic Jesus as Leper · Drama - 1976
Smash-Up on Interstate 5 as Berman · Drama - 1974
Sonic Boom as Co-Pilot · Comedy - 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land as Union Soldier - 1961
The Big Show as Eric Solden · Drama - 1959
-30- as Earl Collins · Drama - 1959
The Big Circus as Tommy Gordon · Drama - 1959
Day of the Outlaw as Gene, Bruhn's Gang · Western - 1959
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker as Henry Pennypacker · Comedy - 1957
Peyton Place Drama
David Nelson in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2023
A Corpse for Christmas as Self · Horror - 2013
Rewind This! as Self · Documentary - 2010
The Rock: Ed Wood of the 21st Century as Himself · Documentary - 2003
A Certain Kind of Death as Self - Auction · Documentary - 1970
Right On! as Himself (member of 'The Original Last Poets') · Music - 1968
The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 1959
Disneyland ’59 as Self · Documentary
Who David Nelson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Nelson shares the most films with. Ricky Nelson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Terry Moore (2).
David Nelson: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Nelson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Nelson been in?
David Nelson is credited on 33 films, from 1957 to 2024. 21 of them as an actor and 5 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Nelson's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Nelson's filmography is A Very Blood Sick Christmas Special (2024).
Who does David Nelson work with most often?
David Nelson shares the most films with Ricky Nelson (3 films), Terry Moore (2 films) and Richard Nixon (2 films).
The Best David Nelson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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